Bacon Infused Vodka
Inspired Taste
Updated Nov 12, 2012
Here's the perfect (and easy-to-make) gift for the true bacon connoisseur in your life. Try a dirty martini with your first batch, and mix up more bottles for gift giving all year long.
Bacon Infused Vodka
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 6 hr 45 min
- Servings 10
- Ingredients 6
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) vodka
- 3 pint-size mason jars with lids
- 4 slices thick-sliced bacon
- Mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth or coffee filter
- Funnel
Instructions
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Step1Divide vodka evenly among mason jars; reserve vodka bottle.
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Step2In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve for another use. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; discard any remaining drippings.
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Step3Add 2 teaspoons drippings to vodka in each jar. Cover jars tightly with lid; shake well. Let stand at room temperature 6 hours.
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Step4Place jars in freezer for 30 minutes. Line mesh strainer with cheesecloth; set strainer in large bowl. Strain vodka in strainer (any bacon drippings should remain in cheesecloth). Use funnel to pour strained vodka back into original bottle. Store in cool, dark location for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
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