Here is yet another concoction to add to our ever-growing list of things that bacon is not normally found in, yet contain bacon anyway: bacon martinis. Unlike some of our previous finds, however, a bacon martini doesn't even really sound appetizing. It is made with the following method: "Lightly mist martini glass with vermouth, and rim the edge with bacon grease. In a cocktail shaker, mix 3oz vodka, one dash Tabasco, and one dash olive juice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Skim excess bacon grease from surface of cocktail. Garnish with one slice of bacon." It's hard to say whether the recipe was intended to be a joke because there are definitely bacon lovers out there who would give this a try at least once. Perhaps the question we should be asking is what to serve such a cocktail with. It might be too salty if served with nuts or other classic bar food, and there is no way that it would pair well with a dessert. It might add a bit of bacon flavor to an otherwise plain steak, but the only other viable option is with an egg dish at breakfast. After all, if you're willing to toss back some bacon martinis in the first place, you probably won't have a problem doing it in the morning.
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10-29-2006 @ 5:56PM
Kevin said...
Just say no!!!
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10-29-2006 @ 5:59PM
Greg Alford said...
This has been on the menu in the best dive bar in Vegas for years - the bar? None other than the happiest place on Earth - The Double Down Saloon. As a regular, I had to try one early on and they are really not a whole lot different than a low vermouth high brine dirty martini. The Double Down doesn't use the Tabasco...but still.
Oh and if ever visiting, try the Ass Juice...and remember the only rule in the place: You Puke, You Clean.
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10-29-2006 @ 5:59PM
Darcy said...
Eww disgusto barf!
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10-29-2006 @ 10:36PM
Joy said...
And to add more odd bacon concoctions, check out my Breakfast-Bacon Ice Cream!
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10-29-2006 @ 10:41PM
Camille Bauman said...
Honestly, what next? Spam Sunrise? Meatball Margarita? That wet strip of bacon languishing in booze doesn't appeal at all. I prefer my meat on a plate, not in a glass.
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10-30-2006 @ 9:01AM
monkeyrotica said...
What's with all the hating. Vodka's made from potatoes and potatoes tast great with bacon. Actually, Bacon Blood Maries are really quite tasty. I can't imagine this one being that bad. What would be cool would be combining this with an egg-based drink, like a flip or a Ramos gin fizz. That way, you'd get your bacon AND eggs.
And if you don't like it, don't drink it.
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10-30-2006 @ 10:17AM
Charles said...
Bacon, vodka, Tabasco what's not to love?.....
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10-30-2006 @ 11:19AM
Miriam said...
Indeed, bacon in a Bloody Mary is truly genius.
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10-30-2006 @ 2:07PM
Dawn said...
Barf!!! This looks revolting
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10-31-2006 @ 11:36AM
Allison said...
*gag* That's a drink only
Homer Simpson could love : X
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12-19-2006 @ 10:19PM
Mortimer said...
I love Dirty Martinis so, a little bacon flavouring is intriguing. I do like the Tabasco idea but, I would add a better tasting hot sauce. I may have to serve this on New Year's Day as a morning cocktail at the club I work at.
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