Now THAT’S a Turkey

Somehow my email address ends up on all sorts of “SEND ME PRESS RELEASES” list. Most of the press releases are stupid and poorly targeted, so I click the “Mark as Spam” button. Sometimes, though, a gem slips through. Like this one:

Paul Hurley, A local Irish bar and tavern owner in Manhattan is bringing a new twist for the Thanksgiving Holiday by unveiling the nation’s first 100 proof turkey which is infused with fruit flavored and 100 proof Georgi vodka. The Turkey takes three days to prepare for the Holiday. 100 proof vodka is infused in the bird for three days before the final cooking. Peach, Raspberry, Cherry and Apple flavored vodka’s are also part of the turkeys base. 100 proof vodka is also lightly placed in the gravy as well. No one under 21 is allowed to join the feast.

The bar is also including a free taxi ride in the city for those who order the holiday specialty. The turkey will unveiled at a Media Conference with 100 proof vodka being infused on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:45am at O’Casey’s Tavern on 22 East 41st Street between Fifth and Madison Avenue. 212-685-6807 The day before thanksgiving is known as one of the busiest drinking days of the years and the partying does not stop for everyone. Mothers Against Drunk Driving had concerns about this delight during it’s concept. Dozens of bar patrons have already pre-ordered the turkey. The Turkey will be available for the first time for consumption and eating at the same time. Georgi Vodka plans on placing the recipe at every liquor store in the nation.

They didn’t include any links, which is a shame, nor did they include any samples of this “100 Proof” turkey, which is also a shame.

Something tells me that the Turkey will not actually be 50% alcohol by volume like the term “100 Proof” suggests, but if I can get drunk from eating turkey . . . that just goes to show you how far we’ve come as a society. Thanks, Science!

Tags: Alcohol, Cooking & Food, Science!, Thanksgiving, Things That Are Awesome