Ingredients
2 c. tomato juice
8 oz. vodka
1/4 c. pickle juice
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. horseradish
2 tsp. hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedge for rimming
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 lb. ground beef
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil
2 slices cheddar, quartered
pickle chips
cherry tomatoes
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large pitcher, combine tomato juice, vodka, pickle juice, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir to combine. Step 2On a small plate, stir together salt and sesame seeds. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of glasses and dip them in the salt mixture.Step 3Make the buns: Cut biscuits into quarters and roll into balls. Place onto baking sheet and brush each bun with melted butter. Bake until golden, 10 minutes.Step 4Make the burgers: Season ground beef with salt and pepper and form into small patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add the beef patties and cook for about 3 minutes, until the bottoms develop a nice seared crust. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, then add the cheese slices to the tops of the patties. Cover pan with a large lid and cook until cheese melts.Step 5Build skewer: first, add cherry tomato to skewer, then bottom bun, then burger, then pickle chips then top bun. Place in drink and serve.
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