# Carnivorious Cocktails Use the Bacon Vodka to Make a Smoky Martini By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-vodka References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/12/14/bakon-vodka/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [bakonvodka](http://www.bakonvodka.com/recipes) There are countless experiments with bacon in drinks that make you either go "WTF?" or "Yum!" Therefore, it becomes difficult to determine whether this Bacon Vodka will be a hit or a miss. The infusion of food and alcohol is very unique, especially with this greasy and fatty meat. On the Bacon Vodka's website, there are two recipes that sound pretty enticing: the Bacon Chocolate Martini and the Bacon Mary, a meaty twist to the Bloody Mary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bacon-infused Cocktails:** The trend of infusing bacon into cocktails presents an opportunity for mixologists to create unique and savory flavor profiles. - **Experimental Alcohol Infusions:** The growing popularity of alcohol infused with unconventional ingredients opens up possibilities for innovative and boundary-pushing drink creations. - **Meat-inspired Beverages:** The emergence of meat-inspired beverages like Bacon Vodka taps into consumers' desire for bold and unconventional flavor experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore bacon-infused cocktails as a trend to attract adventurous consumers seeking novel taste experiences. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Restaurants, bars, and event venues can capitalize on the trend of experimental alcohol infusions to offer unique and memorable dining and drinking options. - **Alcohol Manufacturing:** Alcohol companies can embrace the demand for meat-inspired beverages and develop innovative products that cater to the growing market of bold flavor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Protein Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-day-cocktails.md) - [Bacon-Horseradish Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-gin-spirit.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Savory Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-bodega-sour.md) - [Pizza Bagel Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-with-a-twist.md) - [Pickle-Infused Brunch Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-bloody-mary.md) - [Savory Tomato Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatini.md) - [All-Natural Pizza Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-vodka.md) - [Shellfish-Inspired Cocktail Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-martini.md) - [Cheddar-Topped Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-espresso-martini.md)