Bacon Bloody Mary

Directions

• Step 1
  In a quart-size mason jar, shake together vodka and bacon fat. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10-12 hours, shaking occasionally. Chill and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove fat.
• Step 2
  Mix celery and smoked salt and place on a shallow plate; set aside.
• Step 3
  To make drink, rub a lemon slice on the rim of a pint glass. Dip in salt mixture.
• Step 4
  Fill the glass with ice. Add 2 ounces bacon vodka and top with bloody Mary mix. Stir to combine. Garnish with bacon slice if desired.
• Step 5
  Serve immediately. Store remaining bacon vodka in a glass container with a tight lid at room temperature.
• Step 6
  Tip: Cook bacon, reserving slices for drink garnish and using fat to flavor the vodka. One package of bacon should render enough fat for the recipe.