Follow these steps for perfect results
medium shrimp
shelled and deveined
yellow onion
thinly sliced
garlic
thinly sliced
cider vinegar
lemon juice
fresh juice from 2 lemons
extra-virgin olive oil
fennel seeds
coriander seeds
bay leaf
ripe tomatoes
cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
English cucumber
peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
red onion
peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
red bell pepper
cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
garlic
peeled and smashed
kosher salt
to taste
black pepper
freshly ground, to taste
extra-virgin olive oil
sherry vinegar
plus more to taste
gin
horseradish
grated jarred
lemon juice
freshly squeezed, from 1 lemon
Worcestershire sauce
hot sauce
such as Tabasco or Frank's
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute 30 seconds.
Drain and shock in a large bowl of ice water.
Drain and set aside.
Combine sliced yellow onion, garlic, cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and bay leaf in a nonreactive bowl, Mason jar, or other container.
Add cooked shrimp and stir well.
Place in fridge for at least 45 minutes and up to 2 days for pickling.
Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and smashed garlic in a large bowl.
Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Drizzle olive oil and sherry vinegar on top.
Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to macerate.
Toss all ingredients with a wooden spoon or with your hands until evenly incorporated.
Transfer half of the contents, including liquid at bottom of bowl, to the jar of a blender.
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 3 minutes.
Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
Repeat with remaining mixture (you may need to work in more batches).
Season with more salt, pepper, and vinegar as desired.
Pass through strainer one more time.
Pour mixture into a large pitcher.
Add gin, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
Adjust to taste.
Set out 6 tall beer or Collins glasses.
Fill with ice and pour drink on top.
Garnish each rim with 3 pickled shrimp.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
Chill the gazpacho base for at least an hour before serving for optimal flavor.
Make the pickled shrimp a day ahead for deeper flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Pickled shrimp and gazpacho base can be made a day ahead.
Garnish with pickled shrimp and a celery stalk.
Serve chilled as a cocktail or appetizer.
Complements the savory flavors
Discover the story behind this recipe
Fusion of Spanish Gazpacho and American Bloody Mary
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