Spicy Tequila-Spiked Cherry Tomatoes

1. 1

   Cut off 1/4 inch from blossom end (opposite stem end) of each tomato and with a 1/4-teaspoon measure carefully scoop out seeds.

2. 2

   Wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince jalapeno.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over vegetable-juice cocktail or tomato juice and let stand 1 minute to soften.

4. 4

   Heat mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved.

5. 5

   Remove pan from heat and stir in jalapeno and all remaining ingredients except tomatoes.

6. 6

   Cool filling slightly.

7. 7

   Using a small spoon and holding each tomato over saucepan, spoon filling into tomatoes, arranging tomatoes on a platter as filled.

8. 8

   Chill tomatoes, covered, 4 hours, or until filling is set, and up to 1 day.

9. 9

   Garnish each tomato with a coriander leaf.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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