Citric Acid Free Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
These chilled shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party cold — in the best way. Silky blended avocado and cucumber come together with bright lime juice, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for a vivid, cooling sip that feels both elegant and effortless. The apple cider vinegar adds just enough tang to balance the richness of the avocado without leaning on any citric acid additives, making this a genuinely clean option for anyone navigating that restriction. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives each shooter a beautifully smooth, almost velvety texture — no gritty bits, just pure flavor. Garlic-infused olive oil rounds everything out with a subtle savory depth that keeps the whole thing from tasting too one-note. A thin cucumber round and a torn mint leaf on top make these look like they came from a catering kitchen, even though the prep is mostly just blending and chilling. Make them ahead, keep them cold, and watch them disappear in seconds.
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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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