Caprese Martinis

Name: Caprese Martinis
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 8 drinks
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 1/2 cups vodka (half of a 750-ml bottle); Kosher salt; 16 grape tomatoes; 2 cups balsamic vinegar; 1/2 bunch basil; 8 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 8 drinks

Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 8 drinks

Ingredients

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1 pound tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 1/2 cups vodka (half of a 750-ml bottle)

Kosher salt

16 grape tomatoes

2 cups balsamic vinegar

1/2 bunch basil

8 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

Directions

Put the tomato slices in a large glass container or pitcher. Add the vodka (make sure it covers the tomatoes) and a pinch of salt; let infuse 6 to 12 hours at room temperature. Strain the vodka, then chill until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, prick the grape tomatoes with a skewer; toss with the balsamic vinegar in a bowl and marinate 4 hours at room temperature.
Drain the grape tomatoes, reserving the vinegar. Bring the vinegar to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until syrupy, about 20 minutes; let cool.
For each drink, drizzle some of the balsamic syrup into the bottom of a chilled martini glass. Muddle 2 to 3 basil leaves with a splash of tomato-infused vodka in a cocktail shaker. Add another 1 1/2 ounces tomato-infused vodka and 1 cup ice; shake and strain into the glass. Skewer 2 marinated grape tomatoes, 2 basil leaves and a mozzarella ball on a cocktail pick and set in the martini.