Paraben Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, crisp, and loaded with garden-fresh flavor, these cucumber gazpacho shooters are the kind of appetizer that disappears the moment you set them down. Every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — fresh cucumbers, garlic, bright herbs, olive oil, apple cider vinegar — with absolutely nothing processed or synthetic in sight. That matters a lot when you're avoiding parabens, since preservatives and artificial additives have a way of sneaking into packaged foods and even some bottled condiments. Making this from scratch means you control exactly what goes in, and the ingredient list is as clean as it gets. The technique is straightforward: blend everything until silky smooth, strain it for that elegant, pourable texture, then chill until cold and refreshing. A little apple cider vinegar lifts the whole thing with a gentle tang, while mint and parsley keep it tasting lively and fresh. Serve them in shot glasses with a thin cucumber round on top and watch them vanish before the party even gets started.
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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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