Gazpacho with Drunken Prawns

Ingredients

• 1 cup blanco tequila
• 1 cup fish broth or bottled clam juice
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, with juice
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 red onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 5 to 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 slice bread, crust removed, soaked in water, and squeezed dry
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper