Tomato bourbon bombs

Cherry tomatoes, such as these, are the perfect tomato to make Tomato Bourbon Bombs.

INGREDIENTS

8 small Campari style tomatoes – or smaller tomatoes (Or) 1 pint of your favorite grape or cherry tomatoes
½ cup Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp orange juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar – or omit if the tomatoes are sweet enough.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a small pot of salted water to boil.
  2. Mark a small “X” in the bottom of each tomato with a paring knife.
  3. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  4. Blanch the tomatoes in the boiling water for about 2 minutes – until the skin peels easily away.
  5. Peel the tomatoes from the bottom towards the stem. Many times, I leave the skins attached pulled up around the stem- they look very pretty.
  6. Combine the remaining ingredients.
  7. Add the tomatoes and macerate several hours at room temperature before serving.

Warning- This recipe contains straight Kentucky Bourbon in an uncooked state and should be served to informed adults only- but it is damned delicious.
Serves 4 as an accompaniment to grilled chicken, salmon, or a nice steak.

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