TIP OF THE DAY: Make Gazpacho Shooters Or A Gazpacho Bar
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As the party is getting started, serve guests a gazpacho shot. Gazpacho, a chilled vegetable soup, is so refreshing on a warm day. Why National Gazpacho Day is December 6th, we have no idea.
You can add a tablespoon of gin, tequila or vodka to each shot; or serve mocktails. A bonus: Even a small amount of gazpacho can add another portion of veggies to your daily intake. You can serve the shooter in a shot glass (you can buy decent ones in hard plastic) or four-ounce juice glasses. Or, ditch the concept of shooters and serve as a full-blown drink, in whatever type of glass you like. And, you can make them just for the family, with brunch or before dinner. Just make your favorite gazpacho recipe (we have some recipes below). You can simply toss the ingredients into a blender. If you don’t like to cook, your food market may sell gazpacho along with the other fresh soups. This is our lower calorie version, omitting the bread and the olive oil of a conventional recipe. It also works better for a cocktail. Simply layer the ingredients in a blender:. You can vary the vegetable proportions to bring out the flavors you like best. |
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Preparation 1. COMBINE the vegetables and seasonings in a blender and blend to your desired consistency. 2. TASTE and adjust the proportions and seasoning to taste. 3. PLACE the blender in the fridge to chill and allow the flavors to meld. Re-taste and adjust seasonings as needed. 4. SPLIT the batch. Add the alcohol to one portion, leaving a portion alcohol-free. If you know that all the guests will want alcohol, add spirit to the entire batch. |
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RECIPE #2: GAZPACHITO SHOT Ingredients Per Drink 1. SHAKE the ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a chilled shot glass. Garnish with one or two cucumber spears. 2. SLAM the shot and then eat the garnish. |
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