Does combining two awesome things – bacon and booze – create a third awesome thing? Marnely Rodriguez reports.
By Marnely Rodriguez
Bacon has become more of a way of life, and less of a trend. Its smoky seductiveness and sweet/salty demeanor brings us meat lovers in. We’ve seen bacon in cupcakes, chocolate, and now…vodka? Believe it or not, it’s true! When I received a box from Bakon Vodka on my doorstep, I was in shock, giddy with happiness and confused, all at once.
Encased in a sleek glass bottle, with their abstract bacon logo and a QR code in the back, Bakon Vodka promises to elevate your Bloody Mary into the perfect brunch drink! Because what’s better than bacon during a leisurely brunch? Bakon Vodka is the world’s first bacon vodka, a nice separation from all the overly sweet flavored vodkas.
Produced by Black Rock Spirits, it took over two years to develop the exact infusion and the result is a vodka you can either sip on or using in your culinary endeavors. A warning to the non-bacon lovers out there (are there really people that don’t like bacon!?), this spirit might not be for you! It’s a full and forward flavor that makes bacon addicts giddy with joy!
First Impressions: As you sip on the pure, ice cold vodka, you feel the smokiness of the bacon come through right away. When blended with tomato juice and Bloody Mary seasonings, the Bakon Vodka offered a distinct flavor component and was not subtle in any way. This is for true bacon lovers.
Overall Flavor: Peppery, with overall smokiness from the bacon. Smooth, crisp vodka swirled with the meatiness of smoked bacon.
Other Culinary Uses: One of the best ways to use Bakon Vodka in your cooking is in sauces. Specifically when making a Vodka Sauce for pasta, this bacony vodka adds the perfect touch of carnivore love to the dish. Flambé steaks and marinate chicken breasts before grilling them. Add a tablespoon of Bakon Vodka to your chocolate cupcakes and surprise your guests with the oh-so-trendy combination of chocolate and bacon.
PrintThe Bakon Mary
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
A twist on the Classic Bloody Mary
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces Bakon Vodka
- 1 small can tomato juice
- 1 dash celery salt and black pepper
- 1 dash lemon juice
- 1 dash Tabasco
- 2–4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice and pour vodka over it.
- Add tomato juice and seasonings.
- Stir with celery stalk and your favorite pickled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
Bacon vodka, that’s insane! I’d love to cook with it, and please don’t tell my husband…if anyone loves bacon, it’s him!
Ah, Bakon Vodka proving once again that everything is better with bacon! Love your writing style!
It’s true, bacon makes everything better! I must find some of this and try it!
To be honest, I thought bacon-flavored vodka was a gimmick, and I wouldn’t have expected it to taste good. But I can see how it would be great in a sauce. Or in a pie crust for shepherd’s pie, if you use the vodka-in-pie-crust trick.
I’m not a big drinker but this sounds interesting!! Love it!
I enjoyed this vodka last summer and can I just say….I enjoyed it. :) My 2 faves in one bottle. Delish.