NYC Tavern Offering 100 Proof Vodka Turkey

November 23, 2009 11:29 a.m. EST

New York, NY (AHN) - A Manhattan bar and tavern is offering patrons a turkey infused with 100 proof vodka for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will be the country's first 100 proof turkey.

The idea was a twist for the Thanksgiving holiday thought by Paul Hurley, owner of the Irish bar O'Casey's Tavern on 22 East 41st Street between Fifth and Madison Avenue.

Hurley unveils Monday the preparation of the turkey with a press conference. The infusion of fruit flavored Georgi vodka will take three days before the turkey its final cooking.

The gravy will also be made of light vodka.

O'Casey's will make the turkey available for eating, except for those under 21. The recipe will be placed at every liquor store in the nation.

The bar is offering a free taxi ride in the city for those who will order the turkey.