Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

Makes about 60 hors d’oeuvres.

INGREDIENTS
3pints firm small red andyellow cherry tomatoes
1/2cup vodka
3tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1tablespoon superfine granulated sugar
1teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
3tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2tablespoons coarsely ground [...]