Drunken Martini Tomatoes

This is really great. Cook time is refrigeration time.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 5 mins
• 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.