Pork, the Other White Drink: First Update

If you remember last week I started an ongoing project to make bacon vodka. Here is a detailed list of the complicated 10 step process.

Step 1: Cook Bacon to just before crispy
Step 2: Eat some bacon
Step 3: Put bacon in a sterile mason jar
Step 4: Repeat Step 2
Step 5: Pour vodka in the mason jar
Step 6: Repeat Step 2
Step 7: Seal the jar
Step 8: Repeat Step 2
Step 9: Place in refrigerator

Step 10: Repeat Step 2

I used 2 slices Applewood Deep Smoke Bacon which was lightly peppered and 8 ounces of Ketel One vodka. I only made a small batch because I wasn't going to waste good vodka if this experiment turned out badly. I have to say... so far, so good. I'm liking bacon vodka. Taking a sip you can defiantly taste the bacon, but it isn't overpowering.  I let mine sit in the refrigerator for 5 days. That gave it more than enough time for the flavor to infuse.

I had a suggestion to try to make a chocolate bacon martini. I liked the idea, but I made a few changes. I changed the martini to a layered shot. I used Crème de Cacao for my chocolate.

I would like to officially introduce to you the Grandi-Oso Royale. Named for the person who suggested the drink. So be sure to leave me feedback and maybe I'll make a drink and name it after you! How cool will your friends think you are if you had a cocktail named in your honor? The answer is... SUPER COOL!
As gross as the drink sounds, it is actually very good.

Grandi-Oso Royale                                                                           

3/4 ounce Crème de Cacao     
3/4 ounce Bacon infused Vodka
1 part sense of adventure
Garnish with a small piece of drunken bacon.

Crème de Cacao has a thicker constancy than the vodka, so pour that onto your shot glass first, then lightly pour the vodka on top.

In addition to bacon infused vodka I made some bacon infused bourbon. Check back for weekly updates on more drinks I will be making with my bacon infused spirits.

Cheers!
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