Macadamia Free Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, creamy, and electric green, these little shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. Ripe avocado blended with English cucumber creates a silky, almost velvety base, while fresh lime juice, ginger, and a touch of turmeric give every sip a bright, layered kick. Garlic-infused olive oil adds depth without any fuss, and a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps the whole thing tasting lively and fresh. The trick of straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is what takes these from a simple smoothie to something genuinely elegant — the result is a clear, jewel-toned liquid that looks as impressive as it tastes. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and completely free of tree nut concerns, so you can serve them confidently to a crowd without scanning labels or second-guessing a single ingredient. Make the base ahead, keep it chilled, and pour into shot glasses right before guests arrive for a no-stress, show-stopping bite.
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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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