Caprese Martinis

Name: Caprese Martinis
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 1 bunches basil; 16 grape tomatoes; 8 servings Kosher salt; 8 smalls mozzarella balls (bocconcini); 454 grams tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 355 milliliters vodka (half of a 750-ml bottle)

Caprese Martinis might be just the beverage you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, basil, grape tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

Put the tomato slices in a large glass container or pitcher.

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Tomato Slices

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.

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Tomato

Vodka

Salt

Meanwhile, prick the grape tomatoes with a skewer; toss with the balsamic vinegar in a bowl and marinate 4 hours at room temperature.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Grape Tomato

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Skewers

Bowl

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.

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Grape Tomato

Vinegar

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Sauce Pan

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.

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Fresh Basil

Martini

Tomato

Syrup

Vodka

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.

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Grape Tomato

Fresh Basil

Mozzarella