Vodka-Spiked Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by Kittlekatt

"This comes from the June 2001 Gourmet. Sinful and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 60 tomatoes (approx)

ingredients

• 3 pints cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup vodka
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

directions

1. Cut a small x in skin of blossom end of each tomato. Blanch tomatoes in a saucepan of boiling water 3 seconda and immediately transfer with slotted spoon to bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
2. Drain and peel, transferring to large, shallow dish.
3. Stir together vodka, vinegar, sugar, and zest until sugar is dissolved, then pour over tomatoes, gently tossing to coat.
4. Marinate, covered and chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.