Mmm…bacon.

Thanks to primermagazine.com for the suggestion on this artery clogging, liver pickling glass of goodness.

This martini is featured in our January e-newsletter, The Gibson.  If you don’t receive The Gibson, click here to sign up!

Ingredients:

• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka (top shelf)
• 1 ounce Applejack brandy or apple-flavored liqueur
• 1/2 ounce amaretto liqueur
• 1/2 ounces good-quality maple syrup
• 1/2 slice bacon, halved crosswise

Preparation:

1. Candy the bacon.  Prepare a baking sheet with foil.  Coat each bacon slice in brown sugar.  Arrange on foil-covered baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.  Use tongs to transfer to a cooling rack or clean plate and allow to cool.
2. Chill martini glass.
3. In a large cocktail shaker or pint glass, combine the vodka, brandy/apple liqueur, amaretto and maple syrup with ice.  Shake until mixed and chilled.
4. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass and garnish each with half a slice of candied bacon.
5. Place bottle of Lipitor at arm’s reach.
6. Enjoy!