VODKA CHERRY TOMATOES WITH HERBED GARLIC SALT

FOR THE VODKA TOMATOES:
1 1/2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes
2/3 cup vodka
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 drops Tabasco sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
FOR THE HERBED GARLIC SALT:
1/3 cup fine sea salt
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 heaping teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 small clove garlic, crushed

24 hours or up to 2 days before serving:
MARINATE THE TOMATOES:
Cut a small cross in the base of each tomato and place in a bowl. Stir the vodka, the Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces and the garlic into the bowl of tomatoes. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.

At least 2 hours before serving:
PREPARE THE HERBED GARLIC SALT:
Mix all the ingredients together for the herbed garlic salt and let infuse for at least 2 hours.

TO SERVE:
Drain the tomatoes, reserving the liquid for another recipe. Serve with the flavored salt for dipping.

TO MAKE AHEAD:
The tomatoes can be marinated 2 days in advance; the herbed salt can be made weeks ahead.

Servings: 10
Adapted from source: Party Food, the Essential Guide to Menus, Drinks, and Planning by Lorna Wing