Artificial Food Coloring Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, herby, and impossibly refreshing, these cucumber gazpacho shooters are the kind of appetizer that disappears the moment they hit the table. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — fresh cucumbers, real garlic, handfuls of parsley, mint, and chives, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and good olive oil. There's no reason to reach for a bottled dressing or a pre-made soup mix loaded with dyes and additives you'd rather not think about, because this comes together in a blender with nothing artificial in sight. The straining step is what makes these feel truly elegant — you get a silky, jewel-clear liquid that looks stunning in little shot glasses without a drop of food coloring anywhere. A pinch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to balance the cool cucumber, and the garlic gives it a quiet bite that keeps things interesting. Make a batch ahead, chill it thoroughly, and you've got a crowd-pleasing starter that's as clean and vibrant as the ingredients themselves.
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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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