Cucumber "Cuke" Shooters

Refreshing, semi-sweet, shots served in a hollowed out, fresh, cucumber! The perfect summer appetizer to keep your guests having fun and cooled off.

Cucumber "Cuke" Shooters

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Serves

4 people

Refreshing, semi-sweet, shots served in a hollowed out, fresh, cucumber! The perfect summer appetizer to keep your guests having fun and cooled off.

 

Want more cucumber recipes? Click here for three recipes to cool down with cucumber, this summer.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup vodka (optional)

Preparation

  • 1 Divide cucumber into 4 equal segments. Carefully core 4/5 of each center, leaving enough in the bottom to create a space capable of holding fluid. Place in a plastic bag and place in freezer until use.
  • 2 Chop removed cucumber pieces into a fine dice then, in a medium saucepan, bring sugar and 1/4 cup of the water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, add diced cucumber flesh and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 3 Remove from heat, pour into a blender, add ice and vodka (if using) then puree until smooth. Chill until serving. To serve, pour mixture into the frozen cored cuke vessels and garnish with a thin slice of cucumber, if desired.

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