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CANDIED BACON MARTINIS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 15:50
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6 ounces premium vodka

4 ounces Applejack brandy

2 ounces Amaretto

2 ounces maple syrup (preferably grade "B")

2 slices candied bacon, halved crosswise


Chill 4 martini glasses. In a large cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, brandy, amaretto and maple syrup with ice. Shake until combined and chilled. Strain the cocktail into the 4 chilled glasses and garnish each with a half a slice of candied bacon. Serve immediately.

{ Makes 4 Martinis }



Candied Bacon

8 slices applewood smoked bacon

1/2 cup light brown sugar



Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, shiny side up. Dredge the bacon on both sides in the brown sugar and arrange the slices so they do not touch. Bake until the bacon is golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Use tongs to transfer the bacon strips to a cooling rack and allow the excess fat to drain. Serve warm as candy or cool until hardened for the martinis.