Drunken Martini Tomatoes

Submitted by spatchcock

"This is really great. Cook time is refrigeration time."

 

• Ready In: 12hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups gin or 2 cups vodka
• 1⁄2 cup dry vermouth
• 4 pints cherry tomatoes or 4 pints grape tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) jar pearl cocktail onions, drained and liquid reserved
• 1 (15 ounce) jar stuffed queen olives, drained and liquid reserved
• 1⁄2 cup reserved cocktail onion juice
• 1⁄2 cup reserved olive juice
• 2 limes, juice of
• 2 limes, zest of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. (Slice tomatoes in half if they are larger than bite-size.) Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Adjust seasonings before serving if necessary.
4. Serve with cocktail picks.
5. Note: Artichoke hearts or spicy boiled shrimp may also be added to marinade.