Drunken Martini Tomatoes

• gin or 2 cups vodka↗2 cups
• dry vermouth↗1⁄2 cup
• cherry tomatoes or 4 pints grape tomatoes↗4 pints
• (15 ounce) jar pearl cocktail onions↗1

  drained and liquid reserved

• (15 ounce) jar stuffed queen olives1

  drained and liquid reserved

• reserved cocktail onion juice1⁄2 cup
• reserved olive juice1⁄2 cup
• limes↗2

  juice of

• limes↗2

  zest of

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cracked black pepper↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. 2

   (Slice tomatoes in half if they are larger than bite-size.) Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. 3

   Adjust seasonings before serving if necessary.

4. 4

   Serve with cocktail picks.

5. 5

   Note: Artichoke hearts or spicy boiled shrimp may also be added to marinade.