Peanut Free Garlic-Herb Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, herbaceous, and endlessly refreshing, these cucumber gazpacho shooters are the kind of appetizer that stops a party in its tracks. Fresh English cucumber gets blended with garlic, parsley, mint, and chives into a silky, vibrant liquid that tastes like a garden in a glass. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a whisper of ground ginger give it just enough brightness and warmth to keep things interesting. The mixture gets strained until smooth, then chilled until ice-cold before being poured into little shot glasses — elegant, no-fuss, and genuinely impressive. For anyone navigating peanut allergies at gatherings, this is the kind of crowd-pleasing bite where you can actually relax, because every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. No hidden oils, no processed sauces, no label anxiety — just clean, whole-food ingredients blended together beautifully. Serve them 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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