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    Bacon Monday- Chocolate Bacon Martini

    August 18, 3:49 PM
    by Kelly Hightower, Cocktails Examiner
     
     

    The Capitol Club's Chocolate Bacon Martini
    Remember the shenanigans from last week? Well I have good news my fellow bacon lovers, I have found you the... Chocolate Bacon Martini!

    This drink can be found at The Capitol Club in Seattle. Here is how they describe it. Chocolate Bacon Martini - Vodka Infused with Candied Bacon, Godiva Chocolate Liquor and a Splash of Cream. Sounds divine doesn't it? We all know well that our first bacon drink here was a chocolate inspired drink and the Grandi-Oso Royale is still going strong.

    Here is what on blogger said about the Chocolate Bacon Martini: “The bacon chocolate martini is far from a martini - it’s not crisp nor light. It’s thick, heavy, and delicious. In fact, think of it more as a dessert than as a cocktail. The Godiva chocolate liquor used gives an almost milkshake like texture to this rich sensual delight.
    The drink itself is more focused on the chocolate than the bacon. The bacon infused vodka adds more of a bacon note to the drink than an overwhelming bacon flavor. The candied bacon garnish is a sweet finish and tastes delicious dipped in the chocolate between nibbles. The Capitol Club was smart to start with maple cured bacon and then candy it - the ultra sweetness added by this process works perfectly with the natural salty flavor of the bacon when combined with chocolate.”

    I don't know the exact recipe, but I would be willing to guess from what I've read that it would be similar to this.

    • 2 oz  vodka infused with candied bacon
    • 2 oz  Godiva Chocolate Liquor
    • Splash of cream

    Mix all in ice filled shaker, pour in martini glass. Garnish with candied bacon.

    Here is how to make candied bacon. From epicurious.com:
    Ingredients:
    1/2 lb bacon slices (10 slices)
    1/2 cup Demerara sugar
    *Special equipment: brown paper such as a grocery bag or butcher paper
     

    Preparation:
    Cook bacon in 2 batches in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning over once, until bacon is lightly browned on edges but still flexible, 5 to 6 minutes total per batch. Transfer bacon as cooked to paper towels to drain.

    Pour off fat from skillet and arrange bacon in skillet in 1 layer. Sprinkle Demerara sugar over bacon and cook over low heat, turning occasionally with tongs, until sugar is dissolved, caramelized (sugar melts very slowly and burns easily; reduce heat if necessary after sugar begins to caramelize), and coats bacon, 8 to 10 minutes. (Bacon will be dark and look lacquered.) Transfer bacon with tongs to brown paper to cool.

    Cooks' notes:
    • Don't be tempted to transfer bacon to paper towels to drain — the sugar will make the bacon stick to them.
    • Bacon can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature, but it will become less crisp.
    • Before cleaning skillet, add a few inches of water to it, then add tongs and boil to dissolve hardened sugar from pan and tongs.
    *Be sure to use Demerara sugar for this addictive little garnish; we tried turbinado but didn't get the same results.
    Servings: Makes 10 slices.

    Cheers!
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