Cucumber Shooters Recipes

CUCUMBER SHOOTERS

Steps:

• Cut 2 1/2 inches off both ends of the cucumber. Reserve.
• Peel middle sections, cut in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out seeds. Discard seeds.
• In a blender, puree the middle sections of the cucumbers along with the garlic, shallot, jalapeño, mint and lime juice.
• Strain through a fine strainer.
• Stir in oil and vinegar.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Take reserved cucumber ends and slice off bottom 1/4 inch so that they can stand solidly on their ends. Use a zester or pairing knife to create designs in the peel, then use a small melon baller to scoop out most of the cucumber, creating a cucumber shooter glass.
• Serve the chilled cucumber gazpacho in the shooter glasses.

GAZPACHO SOUP IN CUCUMBER "SHOOTER"

Steps:

• Cut the whole peeled cucumber into 1 1/2 to 2-inch in long pieces. Stand them upright and trim the bottom so they are level and won't fall over. Using a spoon or a melon baller, remove the inside seeds and pulp 2/3 of the way into the cucumber, forming a "shooter" glass. Put in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a large bowl combine all the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. This will give the soup time to meld all the flavors together and let the juices from the vegetables mix.
• When ready to serve, spoon the soup into the cucumber shooter glasses and serve. Let your guests enjoy the soup, then eat the "so called shooter glass".
• A great refreshing chilled soup.

GREEN GAZPACHO SOUP SHOOTERS

Steps:

• Toss the cucumber, vinegar, sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl and set aside at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until juicy, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the almonds in a large skillet and heat over medium, swirling them around until golden and toasted in spots, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Add the oil and garlic, the cucumber mixture along with any collected juices, 6 ice cubes and all but 2 tablespoons each of the almonds and parsley to a blender. Blend on high until very smooth. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
• Pour into 2-ounce shot glasses. Sprinkle each with the reserved almonds and parsley.