Bacon Bloody Mary with a Waffle Grilled Cheese

Directions

1. For the ​Bacon ​Infused Vodka:

   Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line baking tray with aluminum foil and place bacon on tray. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked but not very crispy.

2. Place bacon and bacon fat into large mason jar; pour in vodka. Screw lid on tight and place in fridge to infuse for at least 5 days before using.

3. For the ​​Bloody ​Mary ​Mix:

   Place all ingredients in blender and blend well.

4. For the ​Bloody ​Mary:

   Fill two glasses with ice. Pour 2 ounces vodka and 4-6 ounces Bloody Mary mix into each glass. Stir well; add lime juice to taste.

5. For the ​Waffle ​Grilled ​Cheese ​Topper:

   Heat your oven to 350˚F.

6. Place waffles on baking tray. Place half slice of cheese on each waffle. Place 2 slices of Canadian Bacon on two waffles; top each with another half slice of cheese.

7. Place 2 sausage patties on two different waffles; top each with remaining half slices of cheese. Bake until cheese is melted; about 5–8 minutes.

8. Immediately assemble grilled cheese sandwiches. Top Canadian bacon waffle with sausage patty waffle, then with cheese waffle.

9. To serve, place each waffle grilled cheese on a skewer and place on top of Bloody Mary. Serve immediately.