Bacon vodka is a trend in adding flavorings to alcohol, often used in mixed drinks or as a marinade for meats. It is not to be confused with Bakon Vodka, a potato vodka with a bacon flavor. The trend of adding savory flavors to alcohol has historical references, and mixologists are experimenting with new combinations.
Bacon Vodka is a fusion of vodka and bacon flavoring. It is easily confused with the brand name Bakon Vodka, which is the trade name for a potato vodka with a bacon flavor. Bacon vodka is part of a trend to add flavorings to alcohol, either by shooting them directly or adding them to mixed drinks. It’s also part of the bacon craze, a pop culture trend that swept the food industry in the early part of this century.
The so-called carnivorous cocktails are able to please a meat lover at the bar. Reports have been made of a ham and cheese cocktail and drinks made with foie gras and lamb. There is a drink called the BLT cocktail, which contains clear tomato water, bacon vodka, and lettuce water-based ice cubes. One of the most common bacon vodka drinks is a blood mary.
There are also historical references to savory infused beers. John Locke wrote about meat drinks in the 1600s, and Ernest Hemingway made the famous “colp di bull” famous in his favorite bar in Venice in the 1940s. The bacon martini, made with bacon vodka, has also been around for over a decade.
Beer is often used as a marinade for meats. Now bacon vodka and other meat-infused alcohols can easily be used as marinades. Simply soak the meat in a blend of alcohol and other flavors, or use a brand of alcohol that already has savory flavors added. Another combination with food is the bacon vodka oyster shooter, in which the bacon vodka is directly absorbed.
Adding flavor to vodka is called vodka infusion. They can be homemade or commercially purchased. Flavored vodkas can contain anything from traditional citrus and berry flavors to newer trends like bacon flavor. Sugar is not added to flavored vodkas, otherwise it is called liqueur.
Just as home breweries are becoming quite a booze-making trend, you can also experiment with adding flavorings to spirits. Making bacon-flavored vodka simply requires bacon and vodka. Soak the bacon in the vodka for 4 to 5 hours, stirring at room temperature, then freeze the mixture to skim off the fat. This is known as grease washing.
Those who experiment with adding flavorings to drinks are called mixologists. The term implies a level of professionalism in crafting custom cocktails and isn’t just a bartender experimenting with various blends. One such mixologist created the now famous bacon martini.
Protect your devices with Threat Protection by NordVPN
