Togetherness. That is what the holidays are all about. This is the time of year when we make a conscious effort to gather those closest to us and celebrate. And what better way to enjoy the season than with a cocktail? With the help of our friends at Powell & Mahoney, we have crafted a unique a Spicy Bloody Mary with Korean Style Candied Bacon that is perfectly suited for holiday parties, brunches, and family gatherings. Made with Powell & Mahoney Classic Bloody Mary Mixer, this gourmet cocktail takes the guesswork out of mixing and allows for more time to enjoy the company of friends and family.
Bacon Bloody Mary Ingredients:
- BLOODY MARY MIX: we like Powell & Mahoney Classic Mix or we make our own EASY DIY Bloody Mary Mix
- VODKA
- CRUSHED ICE
- CELERY STALKS (for garnish)
- OLIVES (for garnish)
- PEARL ONIONS or CORNICHONS (for garnish)
- CAJUN SPICE (for spicy rim)
- SPICY CANDIED BACON: made with Korean Gochujang paste, brown sugar, and cajun spice
How to make Korean Style Candied Bacon:
- Using a pastry brush, brush both sides of bacon with Gochujang sauce.
- Mix together brown sugar and cajun spice in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the mixture on both sides of bacon slices and press as best as you can.
- Place rack of bacon over a sheet pan and bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes (or until bacon is crisp).
- Remove and allow to cool before placing into Bloody Mary
Expert Tips:
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes (to avoid burning), then skewer bacon. Lay them on a wire grate or cookie cooling rack.
- Make Candied Bacon at least 1 hour ahead of time so that it has cooled and is ready to be dunked into the Bloody Mary
- Experiment by adding spices and condiments to your Bloody Mary Mix and adjust to your tastes: we like Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, celery salt, Gochujang paste, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Make a Bloody Mary Bar for your brunch guests by laying all of the garnishes and condiments out and allowing them to make their own combinations.
- Serve with Five Cheese Soufflés, Mixed Mushroom Toasts, Bourbon Peach Pancakes, or Roasted Tomato & Arugula Quiche
- Make extra Korean Candied Bacon! You
This post is sponsored by our friends at Powell & Mahoney. All opinions are our own.
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Bacon Bloody Mary recipe (with Korean candied bacon)
Spice up your Bloody Mary with spicy Korean style candied bacon! This recipe uses Gochujang to add a kick to the classic brunch cocktail.
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
for Bloody Mary:
- 6 ounces Bloody Mary Mix
- 2 ounces vodka
- crushed ice
- celery stalk (for garnish)
for Candied Bacon:
- 8-10 slices (we use a thick sliced bacon for this)
- 2 ounces Korean Gochujang paste
- ¼ C brown sugar
- wooden skewers
- 2 tbsp Cajun Spice
Instructions
TO PREPARE BACON:
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes, then skewer bacon. Lay them on a wire grate or cookie cooling rack.
- Using a pastry brush, brush both sides of bacon with Gochujang sauce.
- Take brown sugar and cajun spice and mix together in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the mixture on both sides of bacon slices and press as best as you can.
- Place rack of bacon over a sheet pan and bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes (or until bacon is crisp).
- Remove and allow to cool.
TO ASSEMBLE DRINK:
- Wet the rim of the glass and dip into a small plate covered with cajun spice. Allow spice to stick to glass.
- Fill glass with ice. Add 2 ounces vodka and top off with bloody mary mix.
- Garnish with a skewer of your favorite additions such as cocktail onions, olives, cornichons, peppers
- Place skewered bacon in glass and serve.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes, then skewer bacon. Lay them on a wire grate or cookie cooling rack.
- Make candied bacon at least one hour ahead of time to allow to cool before dunking into the Bloody Mary.
- for best results, use thick sliced bacon
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: I cocktail
- Calories: 885
- Sugar: 4.9 g
- Sodium: 1186.1 mg
- Fat: 35.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 134 g
- Protein: 18.7 g
- Cholesterol: 11.4 mg
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Mambo Sprouts says
You had us at bacon. Love, love, love this and can't wait to check out Powell and Mahoney.
Ben Myhre says
This looks like a well constructed and TASTY Cocktail! Dem olives!
Jackie says
Thanks so much Ben! And thanks for stopping by... Cheers!
Albert Bevia says
This is like the next-level bloody mary....wow this is impressive, I need this in my life, and I will, tomorrow for brunch! thanks for this amazing cocktail recipe 🙂
Jackie says
thank you so much Albert!!
Kimberly says
This looks incredible! OMG!
Brenda says
What a nice twist on Bloody Mary's. Never added bacon before.
Lori says
Not only does this look amazing it taste amazing ! Can’t wait to serve it our Easter brunch!!
Jackie says
thanks a million Lori!!
Inyoung says
Looks so gooddddd