Grilled Cheese Bloody Marys

These Grilled Cheese Bloody Marys surely keep you amazed! It’s the cocktail version of grilled cheese and tomato soup. Tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, and lemon juice combined together, divided among glasses, and topped with crispy cooked bacon, pickle, and grilled cheese sandwich triangle. Such an impressive recipe!

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Grilled Cheese Bloody Marys

Recipe by Bell BrittanyCourse: Drinks, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

15

minutes

If you are finding something impressive to make with tomato juice, just give these grilled chese bloody marys a go.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. vodka

• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish

• 2 tsp. hot sauce

• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

• 2 tbsp. butter

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 4 slices bacon

• 4 slices white bread

• 4 slices cheddar

• 1/2 c. Old Bay seasoning, for rimming glasses

• Ice

• 4 pickle spears

Directions

• Add tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, and lemon juice to a large pitcher, stir to combine and season generously with pepper.
• Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel- lined plate to drain. Wipe skillet clean.
• To assemble 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.
• Place sandwiches in skillet and cook over medium heat until bread is golden and cheese is melty, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Remove from skillet and cut each into four triangles.
• Rim four glasses with a lemon wedge and dip in Old Bay.
• Add ice to glasses and pour over Bloody Mary mixture. Garnish with grilled cheese, bacon, and a pickle.

Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55899/grilled-cheese-bloody-mary-recipe/

Notes

Grilled Cheese Bloody Marys combine a classic Bloody Mary base with familiar grilled cheese and bacon garnishes. Tomato juice is mixed with vodka, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper, then poured over ice into seasoned glasses. Each drink is finished with a small grilled cheese sandwich triangle, a strip of bacon, and a pickle spear for a playful presentation.

The recipe works because the rich, savory tomato mixture pairs naturally with buttery grilled cheese and smoky bacon. Horseradish and hot sauce add sharpness, while lemon juice brightens the overall flavor. Preparing the garnishes separately keeps the drink itself balanced, with the grilled cheese acting more as an accompaniment than a mix-in.

This recipe is suited for casual gatherings where drinks and snacks are served together. Most components can be prepared ahead, including the Bloody Mary mix and cooked bacon, with sandwiches made just before serving. Leftover mix can be stored in the refrigerator. Garnishes can be adjusted, but keeping a salty, savory element alongside the drink helps maintain the intended balance.