Barley Free Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, creamy, and vibrantly green, these chilled shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. Ripe avocado gives the base a silky richness, while fresh lime juice, ginger, and a touch of turmeric layer in brightness and warmth that keep every sip interesting. The garlic-infused olive oil adds depth without any fuss, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together with a gentle tang. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grain derivatives sneaking into your spread. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes this from a thick smoothie to a genuinely elegant, restaurant-worthy shooter. A quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors bloom and settle into something that tastes far more complex than the prep time would suggest. Serve them straight from the fridge in little shot glasses and watch them disappear before you've even set down the tray.
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8 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
- thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, avocado, lime juice, cold water, cilantro, ginger, garlic-infused olive oil, sea salt, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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