Vodka-spiked gazpacho

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsRipe tomatoes; cored and chopped
2Ths red-wine vinegar
1smallRed onion; chopped
2Scallions; chopped
1Hot or mild green chill; chopped
2Garlic cloves; finely minced
1smallCucumber; chopped
¼cupChopped coriander leaves
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil leaves
1Lime; juice of
¼cupOlive oil
¼cupVodka*
Salt; freshly ground pepper, to taste
1Ripe avocado; sliced
Sour cream; optional
Croutons; optional

Directions

In a large serving bowl, combine all ir gredients except avocado, sour crear and croutons. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve with an avocado slice, a dollop sour cream and a few croutons, if desire( Makes 6 servings.

*TRY: Finlandia, Seagram's Importe Vodka, Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, Absolute Scanned and formatted by Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky NOTES : Cool, refreshing and slightly spicy.

Recipe by: Mademoiselle, April 1985 Posted to KitMailbox Digest by wsmann@... (William S Mann) on Jan 1, 1998