Bloody Maria Gazpacho
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 244
- Total Fat
- 7
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 21
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 1050
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons celery tops, finely chopped
1 Fresno chile, seeded and coarsely chopped, some reserved and finely chopped
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and coarsely chopped, some reserved and finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped
1/4 seedless cucumber, coarsely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped
Small handful fresh cilantro leaves, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped
Salt
1 cup ice
4 shots (3/4 cup) tequila, such as Patron Silver
2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 slice white bread, crust removed
1 clove garlic, crushed
One 32-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
Fat drizzle EVOO
Juice of 2 limes
Directions
Special equipment:
4 chilled tall shot glasses (shooters)- In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped celery tops, reserved Fresno chiles, reserved jalapenos, finely chopped onions, finely chopped cucumbers, finely chopped cilantro and some salt. Set the salsa garnish aside for a later use.
- In high-power blender or food processor add the ice, tequila, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire, bread, garlic, tomatoes, EVOO, lime juice, the remaining celery, Fresno chiles, jalapenos, onions, cucumbers and cilantro.
- Pulse-chop to get it going then process until almost smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning and texture. Pour the gazpacho into the shot glasses and garnish with the reserved salsa topping to serve.