Bacon Infused Vodka

Prep 15 min
Total 6 hr 45 min
Servings 10

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. MORE+ LESS-

By Inspired Taste

Updated November 12, 2012

Ingredients

bottle (750 ml) vodka

pint-size mason jars with lids

slices thick-sliced bacon

Mesh strainer

Cheesecloth or coffee filter

Funnel

Steps

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1

Divide vodka evenly among mason jars; reserve vodka bottle.
2

In 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.
3

Add 2 teaspoons drippings to vodka in each jar. Cover jars tightly with lid; shake well. Let stand at room temperature 6 hours.
4

Place 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.

Expert Tips

A bottle of this vodka would be a fun gift for dad for a birthday, Father’s Day or other occasion.
Make a simple martini with a splash of olive juice, called a dirty martini, with bacon vodka for extra flavor.