Vodka-infused tomatoes with dipping salts

May 22, 2012 3:55 PM by Lisa Thiele

Posted in Food & Recipes / Entertaining / Entertaining Menus & Recipes

vodka infusion

Spiked cherry tomatoes

With dipping salts!

Here's a way to get people to like tomatoes, just add vodka. Simple as that, really. When I entertain, this appetizer is always a hit. You know it's going to be a good time when vodka is involved, especially when it's in the food AND the cocktails.

It's really a win-win for everyone. For the host or hostess, this vodka infusion recipe is super easy. Really, anyone can make this. For the guests, they're getting VODKA. TOMATOES. Need I say more?

P.S. Be prepared, your guests are likely to ask for this appetizer recipe.

Step one

Rinse tomatoes. You can do this in the plastic container or a colander is fine.
Note: Two cups of either cherry or grape tomatoes works best.

Step one: Rinse tomatoes

Step two

With a toothpick, poke a hole through the center of each tomato and then transfer to a large bowl with fitted lid.

Step two: Poke a hole in the tomatoes

Step three

Two cups of vodka, don't be shy. Add the vodka to the bowl of tomatoes. I like to refer to it as a vodka bath.

Step three: Add vodka

Step four

To bring out a little sweetness in the vodka infusion, add a dash of sugar, maybe one-half teaspoon or so. Gently stir in the sugar.

Step four: Add sugar

Step five

Cover the vodka-infused tomatoes with a fitted lid and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Step five: Cover and refrigerate

Step six

Before your guests arrive, set out toothpicks in a fun container or jar. If you have small ramekins, these are great for dipping salts. Step six: Gather toothpicks and dishes

You can use any gourmet salt you choose. Here, I have a classic sea salt, Hawaiian alaea sea salt and a truffle salt.

Step six: Dipping salts

Step seven

After 24 hours (of waiting very patiently), drain the vodka-infused tomatoes. If you don't want to throw out the vodka, you can mix up a few bloody marys while you wait for your guests. I give you permission.

Step seven: Stain the vodka infused tomatoes

Step eight

Serve the vodka-spiked tomatoes in a martini glass, alongside the toothpicks and salts for dipping. Let the dipping begin!

Step eight: Serving vodka spiked tomatoes

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Comments

Comments on "Vodka-infused tomatoes with dipping salts"

Oh this is a yummo idea! Bacon would be a fabulous addition too. My all time favorite cocktail is a bacon bloody mary :) What doesn't bacon make better?? I was also thinking of putting out different kinds of marinated olives and maybe some marinated cheeses with the vodka tomatoes to round out the appetizer.

This is such a good idea! Great idea for bloody mary's in the morning!

cucumber vodka......amazing when cucumber vodka is used :)

I bet Bakon (which is, yes, Bacon-flavored vodka) would taste GREAT with these!

What a fun idea! Do you think the vodka makes the tomatoes a little mushy though? I definitely would do a flavored vodka versus a plain vodka, but I wonder what would taste good with tomatoes? I bet you could also easily do the same thing with grapes since they are a little similar in size and texture to tomatoes. Yum!

@Hannah, try rum ham!

This is a great idea! I wonder what other foods we can infuse with alcohol!

This would be yummy with bacon flavored vodka!

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Vodka-infused tomatoes with dipping salts