Martini Tomatoes
List of Ingredients
2 cups gin or vodka
1/2 cup dry vermouth
4 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
1 (15-oz.) jar pearl cocktail onions, drained and liquid reserved
1 (15-oz.) jar stuffed queen olives, drained and liquid reserved
1/2 cup reserved cocktail onion juice
1/2 cup reserved olive juice
Juice of 2 limes (or lemons)
Zest of 2 limes (or lemons)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepperRecipe
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. (Slice tomatoes in half if they are larger than bite-size.) Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Adjust seasonings before serving if necessary. Serve with cocktail picks.
Note: Artichoke hearts or spicy boiled shrimp may also be added to marinade.