Craig Reynolds, founding director of the California Council, credits the tequila shortage and why several California distilleries are switching to agave-based spirits in “the slowness.”
Peanut butter fans everywhere can now enjoy the rich, roasted aroma of one of the world's most popular spreads while enjoying the buzz.
Chica Chida, an Agave Spirit peanut butter made with allergen-free extract, has partnered with Tipsy Scoop, a brand known for Its alcoholic beverages have been injected Ice Cream, to release “Peanut Butter and Jealousy.” Aptly named for Heartbreak and Jealousy, the fragrance launched just in time for Valentine's Day.
“Tipsy Scoop is obviously known for their deliciousness ice creamso what better way to use this?
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“Peanut Butter and Jealousy” is made with peanut butter ice cream, alcohol-infused grape jelly, and Chida Agave spirits. (Chica Tool; Tipsy Scoop/Fox News)
Peanut butter ice cream wrapped with alcohol-infused grape jelly mixed with Chica~Chida to evoke nostalgia. Each pint contains 5% ABV.
“When I was informed about the potential collaboration, I was very excited about it,” said Hirsch. “It was a no brainer for us.”
Chica chida is made in Tequila, Mexicousing spadin, a species of agave.
“It's not technically a tequila, because we don't use blue agave,” Hirsch told Fox Business.
The unique flavor was created as a designated product for the shooter group, although the flavor has sparked creativity among mixologists.
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Former Barstool interviewer Caleb Pressley joins Chica Chida as the face of the brand. (Chica Tools/Fox News)
“We get a lot of emails, a lot of videos, a lot of pictures from all over our distribution areas,” Hirsch said. “People have taken it seriously Cocktail culture.
Some of the most popular recipes using Chica Chida are Peanut Butter and Jelly Shots, Peanut Butter Espresso Martinis, and Spicy Hot Chocolate.
Chica Chida teamed up with former Barstool interviewer Caleb Pressley to serve as the face of the brand.
“I've never heard anything like it before,” Pressley told Fox Business. “It tastes great. It's in a line of its own. Every person who tries it, loves it.”
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Chica Chida and Tipsy Scoop teamed up for a delicious ice cream release ahead of Valentine's Day. | News
Pressley recently announced his departure from Barstool to start his own production company, Bill Joe Productions.
The Podcaster's biological father, Billy Joe, was a NASCAR driver who died when Presley was just a child. When Presley was six years old, he was introduced to his last name, Bill Lee Joe.
“My dad came into my house and really became a great dad to me,” Pressley said. “There was never a day when I felt like I didn't have a dad. He was just an amazing rock solid foundation for me and my brother.”
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The production company is named as a combination of his father's name as a tribute to both of them.
“Peanut Butter and Jealousy” is available online New York City and Washington, DC, stores through February 28.