Why should kids have all the fun? Well, they can keep their Creamsicles. I previously featured how to make deep fried Tequila shots. Now, Perry Santanachote from Thrillist has come up with bacon-infused, Bloody Mary popsicles.

The popsicles take a bit of time to prepare–which mainly consists of letting bacon sit in vodka for a while, while you eat other bacon and drinking other vodka. First you’ll need to dip bacon into vodka, and wrap the bacon strips around breadsticks. Then, bake the breadsticks so that they will be able to spear these Bloody Mary popsicles. The final step is, of course, making the popsicle and freezing it along with the breadstick. Sound good? Here’s the full recipe:

Bloody Mary Popsicle

Ingredients

For the bacon-infused vodka:

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 (375ml) bottle vodka

For the popsicle sticks:

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 6 slices thin-cut bacon
• 6 Italian breadsticks

• 2 1/4 cups tomato juice
• 1/3 cup bacon-infused vodka
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon bottled horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 drops Worcestershire sauce

• Funnel
• Fine-mesh strainer
• 6 (1/3-cup-capacity) popsicle molds

Directions

1. Cook 4 strips of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp but still flexible, 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly then transfer bacon and all rendered fat to a pint-size Mason jar or container with a lid. Add vodka (save the bottle for later), cover, shake well, and let stand at room temperature for at least 6 hours.
2. Remove bacon strips and place jar in freezer for 30 minutes to solidify the fat.
3. Set the funnel over the opening of the empty vodka bottle and place the mesh strainer over it. Scoop out and discard the solid fat layer on top of the vodka and slowly pour the vodka through the strainer and funnel.
4. Discard all the strained solids. The bacon-infused vodka is good for up to 6 months.
5. To make the bacon popsicle sticks, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet; set aside.
6. Mix together brown sugar and chili powder in a medium bowl. Dredge bacon in the mixture to coat. Wrap 1 bacon slice around a breadstick, spiraling to cover the entire stick. Place it on the wire rack and repeat with the rest of the bacon and breadsticks.
7. Bake until bacon caramelizes, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
8. To make the Bloody Mary mix, blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup. Discard solids and pour 1/3 cup of liquid into each popsicle mold. Freeze for 2 hours.
9. Insert bacon popsicle sticks; freeze until solid, at least 8 hours or overnight.

Source: https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/nation/bacon-bloody-mary-alcoholic-popsicles-thrillist-recipes