Coconut Free Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
These chilled little shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks — vivid green, ice-cold, and packed with bright, layered flavor. Creamy avocado and fresh cucumber form the silky base, while lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of ginger give every sip a lively, almost electric finish. The garlic-infused olive oil adds subtle depth without overpowering the freshness, and the ground turmeric lends a gentle warmth and that gorgeous color. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes this from smoothie territory to something genuinely elegant — the result is a clean, glossy soup that looks stunning in shot glasses. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from coconut in any form, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Garnished with a thin cucumber round and a torn mint leaf, these are as beautiful to look at as they are to drink. Make the base ahead, keep it chilled, and pour to order — easy, impressive, and completely stress-free.
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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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