September 1, 2009 by Marianne

September 1, 2009 • Filed Under: Bacon Recipes , bacon vodka, Bakon Vodka, International Bacon Day

So you’re all familiar with my experiments in making Bacon Bourbon. I did it a few times and although it was alright, it wasn’t exactly addicting. Although I never did make a bacon maple Manhattan, which is still on my to-do list.

This year for Bacon Day we decided on a brunch theme specifically so we could try out Bloody Marys made with bacon-infused vodka. We have ordered a couple bottles of Bakon Vodka, but we want people to have the chance to sip that, unadulterated, and tell us what they think. With that in mind, I have the task of infusing lots more vodka with bacon before the big day arrives. Last night I did my first batch.

Because we’re talking double-sized bottles of vodka, I started with four slices of bacon and added a little reserved bacon grease. I fried it up good and crispy, extracting as much grease and flavor as possible.

I didn’t want to put all four slices of bacon in the vodka, so Brutus helped me dispose of the extra meat.

I’m using a big mixing bowl because I don’t have any double-sized pitchers. In goes the grease and bacon…

…followed by vodka. I let it sit for a couple hours, then stuck it in the freezer overnight.

Ugh, the romance is over. Why does bacon grease look so unappealing when frozen on a lake of vodka? Or is it just the harsh light of morning that’s making me feel this way? No. Definitely the disgusting coagulated grease.

Much as I would love to tell you I mixed up a cocktail right then and there for breakfast, that would be a lie. Basically all that followed was a lot of straining and putting of vodka back into its bottle. This process will be repeated tonight and Wednesday, for my freezer is small and full of bacon.

For a flavor review, you’ll have to wait until Bacon Day 2009 is over. I’ll share with you my own thoughts, and the sure-to-be-varied opinions of our guests. Can’t wait!!

August 13, 2009 by Marianne

August 13, 2009 • Filed Under: Bacon Recipes , bacon vodka, baconshot.net

I don’t speak German, but I’m an instant fan of this very simple website with a singular purpose: to teach you how to make a bacon vodka shot. It’s baconshot.net, and it’s beautiful. Considering that bacon vodka (and Bakon Vodka) will be featured at Bacon Day this year, this site is particularly timely.

Just look at that gorgeous bacon. Doesn’t it make you thirsty??

Wait. What did he do with this tiny glass of bacon grease? Anyone? Beuller?

I wanted to post every photo from this site, but you can go check it out yourselves. It’s a German masterpiece, much like a Durer painting, but without all the religious iconography. And much, MUCH more bacony.

Editor’s note: So I’m an idiot? Who doesn’t know how to do research before writing? Naseem tells me this site is actually Danish and not German…and that there’s a translation available here. Tilgive mig, Nordisk.