Artificial Flavors Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, crisp, and bursting with garden-fresh flavor, these chilled cucumber shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — real garlic, fresh herbs, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and good extra-virgin olive oil — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural flavor" actually means. The combination of parsley, mint, and chives gives each tiny glass a bright, layered herbaceousness that no artificial shortcut could replicate. Blending everything smooth and then straining it through a fine-mesh sieve produces a silky, jewel-green liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the cucumber's clean freshness. Serve them straight from the fridge in little shot glasses with a thin cucumber round on top, and watch them disappear in seconds.
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8 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers (about 2 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup cold water, plus more as needed
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, chives, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground ginger, and cold water in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds. If the mixture is too thick to pour easily, add cold water 1 tbsp at a time and blend briefly until it reaches a pourable, slightly viscous consistency.
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