Ingredients
2 c. tomato juice
8 oz. vodka
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. prepared horseradish
2 tsp. hot sauce
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon
2 tbsp. butter
4 slices white bread
4 slices cheddar
1/2 c. Old Bay seasoning, for rimming glasses
Ice
4 pickle spears
Preparation
Step 1In a a large pitcher, stir together tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, and lemon juice and season generously with pepper. Step 2In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel- lined plate. Wipe skillet clean. Step 3Assemble sandwiches: Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place 2 slices cheddar cheese onto unbuttered side of two slices of bread, then top with remaining bread slices, buttered-side up. Step 4In the same skillet over medium heat, cook sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese is melty, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and cut each into four triangles. Step 5Rim four glasses with a lemon wedge and dip in Old Bay. Step 6Add ice to glasses and pour over Bloody Mary mixture. Garnish with grilled cheese, bacon, and a pickle.
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