Now, the day wouldn't be complete without a satisying bacony cocktail to end the day. As the bacon cult has grown, so has the list of cocktails that contain bacon. Surprised? Don't be. Many mixologists recognize the versatility, flavor and intrinsic taste value of bacon, why not indulge their clientele? So, we now have the Bacon Martini, the Bacon Bloody Mary, even Baconcello - the list goes on and on for carvivorous cocktailers. And, for our adventuous vegan consumers, you will not be ignored!
Bakon Vodka, now available in most recognized establishments and stocked on many shelves, actually contains no bacon at all. And for those who are experimenting with their own mixology techniques, I share with you a special recipe:
Homemade Bacon Vodka (makes one pint)
Fry up three strips of bacon.
Add cooked bacon to a clean pint sized mason jar. Trim the ends of the bacon if they are too tall to fit in the jar. Or you could go hog wild and just pile in a bunch of fried up bacon scraps. Optional: add crushed black peppercorns.
Fill the jar up with vodka. Cap and place in a dark cupboard for at least three weeks. That’s right- I didn’t refrigerate it.
At the end of the three week resting period, place the bacon vodka in the freezer to solidify the fats. Strain out the fats through a coffee filter to yield a clear filtered pale yellow bacon vodka.
Decant into decorative bottles and enjoy.
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