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The Bacon Mary was a success.  I love it, especially after a long day of coding documents.  But it’s February which means I need a new drink.  As promised, the Bacotini.

Here’s how I approached the Bacotini:  (1) don’t try to make it a classic Martini; (2) don’t try to make it a vodka Martini; (3) don’t try to make it a Holy Martini (a la Holy Basil on East 12th Street in Manhattan).  Instead, I wanted something new.  So, of course, I started with something old.  Two “something-old”s to be specific - the Hendrick’s Martini and the Vesper Martini.

For those who don’t know, the Vesper Martini is 3 parts Gordon’s London Dry, 1 part grain/rye vodka and a 1/2 part of Lillet Blanc.  It gets its name from Casino Royale, the first James Bond book by Ian Fleming.  The Hendrick’s Martini is a variation of the classic Martini which uses Hendrick’s Gin (which has a taste of cucumber to it), a hint of dry vermouth and a cucumber slice as a garnish.  Accordingly, I decided to combine the vodka hybridization of the Vesper with the alternative taste of Henrick’s.  Then, things took a spicy taste.  The recipe is after the jump.