Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Bloody Mary Vodka Tomatoes

I am struggling with how to classify these little bites of intense flavor. Are they appetizers? Are they cocktails on a toothpick? I guess they're both. Regardless, they're great things to make for a party... or to have on hand when you feel like inviting a couple folks over after work. They keep well for a week or so in the refrigerator.

Bloody Mary Vodka Tomatoes

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pepper-flavored vodka (I'm tempted to try them with citrus vodka too.)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Dash of Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of celery salt
Pinch of garlic salt
Pinch of celery seed
(Or whatever goes into your favorite Bloody Mary recipe)

3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon pepper

Prick each tomato 3 times, piercing completely through with a toothpick. That will create 6 holes into which the liquid mixture can seep. Place tomatoes in medium bowl.

Pour vodka and "Bloody Mary" ingredients over tomatoes and stir gently to combine. Soak the tomatoes in the vodka mixture for at least two hours, ideally overnight.

To serve, place in small bowl. Mix salt and lemon pepper in bowl and serve alongside with toothpicks.

Cheers!

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