Author Notes: This shooter can be served as a cocktail or as an hors d’oeuvre at a cocktail party. It’s on the border between sweet and savory, so it can even be enjoyed as an after-dinner cocktail. —MizChef
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1
medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
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1
mango, coarsely chopped
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1
tablespoon mint leaves
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1
teaspoon maple syrup
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1
teaspoon lime juice
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1/4
cup melon liqueur
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4
mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
- 1. Place the cucumber, mango, mint, maple syrup, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Process until fully pureed.
- 2. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the mixture into the strainer and let it drip through. Press down on the pulp with a rubber spatula to strain as much liquid out as possible. Whisk in the liqueur.
- 3. Pour into shot glasses, top with mint sprig, and serve.