Horny Gazpacho (A spiked and spicy Gazpacho with Hornitos Tequila)
It’s August in sunny Florida- and temperatures are Hot as Balls!ย ย What do you serve?ย Horny Gazpacho!ย a Bloody Mary inspired, spiked and spicy garden-fresh summer soup.ย Beef steak tomatoes, Roasted Poblanos, Jalapenos, Red Pepper, onion AND Hornitos Tequila- blended into the perfect puree and summer elixir.ย Watch out- this Horny Gazpacho is Fresh and might really grab you!ย In true deliciously rude, Cuss Kitchenยฎ fashion, we balance a healthful summer soup with a boozy lift.
Unlike other Gazpachos, Horny Gazpacho does not use white bread as a thickener- and therefore is gluten-free. Bread for Booze- Good trade!
Horny is also Vegetarian, and Keto friendly.ย It can be Vegan, if a Vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce in used.
Why will I love a Spiked, Spicy, Gazpacho?
- Horny Gazpacho is refreshing and delicious.ย It is packed with summer vegetables and features a nice Tequila Kick!
- It is easy to make.ย You roast the peppers and onions for 15 minutes, and then grind them into the fresh tomatoes, spices and Hornitos.
- Gazpacho can be eaten a lunch, brunch, an appetizer, or an accompaniment to dinner.
- Serve large portions like a Bloody Mary, or small portions in shot glasses- Horny Shots!ย Get chill on a hot day
Ingredients for Spiked Spicy Gazpacho
- Red Onion
- Sweet Bell Pepper
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Poblano Peppers
- Beefsteak Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lime
- Worcestershire sauce
- Minced Garlic
- Harissa
- Balsamic Glaze
- Hornitos Tequila
Garnish Options
- Shrimp, Sausage slices, Bacon, or Beef Jerky
- Cherry Tomatoes, Gherkins Pickle, Celery
- Cheese cubes, Cocktail onion, Green onion
Is Gazpacho easy to make?
Horny Gazpacho is so easy to make.ย Only 15 minutes to roast your peppers and onion- then you puree the vegetables with your Beefsteak Tomatoes and seasonings.ย You add Hornitos and chill.ย Garnish Horny shots with thinly diced green onions- or garnish large glasses Bloody Mary style with shrimp, sausage, jerky stick, cheese, pickles, cocktail onions, cherry tomatoes. You can even feature a Tajin, or Old Bay Salt Rim to make this appetizer a little more Passion Forward.ย ย Your guests might even love a Hornito’s Tequila floater?
Where does Gazpacho come from?
Gazpacho is Spain’s great gift to the world. This popular soup originated from the Andalusian area – and its origins may date all the way back to the 7th century.ย This cold soup is thought to have started with bread, garlic, salt, vinegar, and olive oil.ย Gazpacho was a simple but popular meal for peasants and shepherds in Spain.ย In fact, this ‘White Gazpacho’ is still popular today.
Christopher Columbus brought the tomatoes and peppers back to Spain centuries after the ‘white gazpacho’ got its start.ย The traditional red Gazpacho Gazpacho isย widely eaten in Spain and Portugal, particularly during hot summers, since it is refreshing and cool.
More on the history of Gazpacho
Spicy Gazpacho Recipe
Horny Gazpacho
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor or Blender
Materials
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Sweet Red Bell Pepper
- 2 Jalapeno Peppers
- 2 Pablano Peppers
- 2 Lbs Ripe Beefsteak Tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 1 small lime juiced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- ยฝ tsp Harissa
- 1 tsp Balsamic Glaze
- 6 oz Hornitos Tequila
Garnish Options
- Shrimp
- Sausage slices
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cheese Chunks or cubes
- Gherkins pickle
- Cocktail Onion
- Bacon
- Celery
- Beef Jerky
- Green onion Finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Wash Peppers, and Tomatoes
- Quarter the peppers and remove the seeds and pith
- Peel and cut onion into flat slices
- Place peppers and onion on a platter and rub vegetables with oil
- Roast the peppers and onion for 15 minutes at 350
- Remove the roasted peppers and onions and let cool
- Destem and quarter tomatoes
- Add tomatoes, Oil, Salt, Pepper, Lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Harissa, and Balsamic glaze to the food processor- grind for several minutes
- Add roasted vegetables to the tomato mixture in the food processor and blend until smooth
- Add Hornitos Tequila to the Gazpacho mix in the Food Processor
- Chill at least 3 hours
Aphrodesi’hacks’ for Spiked, Spicy Gazpacho
- Always use fresh vegetables- No tomato juice or canned tomatoes
- Roasting the peppers and onions give more flavor- and it’s only a 15 minute investment
- Make sure the Gazpacho is well-chilled, but not iced.ย Chilling time is an important part of Gazpacho flavors melding together.ย Gazpacho is even better the next day.
- Be creative- Garnish Bloody Mary style, or serve Horny shots with a spicy rim and diced green onions- or serve in a soup bowl with avocado, homemade croutons, or toasted pine nuts
- Add an extra jalapeno for more heat in your spiked Gazpacho
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FAQs for Gazpacho
Can I make Gazpacho ahead of time?
You can make Gazpacho the day before.ย With the infusion of flavors overnight- your Gazpacho will be delicious Always store Gazpacho in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.ย You can store Gazpacho in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Is it necessary to peel the tomatoes for Gazpacho?
It is not necessary to peel the tomatoes.
Can I make a Gluten-free Gazpacho?
Our Horny Gazpacho does not include bread, and is Gluten-free
Can I make Gazpacho without Cucumbers?
Yes, there are lots of Gazpacho recipes that do not include cucumbers.ย Cucumbers can add liquidityย to a recipe.
20 Responses
Perfect for brunch! Thanks for the recipe!
Tasty recipe! I oven-roasted the vegetables first, thanks for the tip and chilled it overnight. The flavors were incredible. This is the perfect recipe for hot summer days.
Sounds so delicious. Love the addition of spicy harrisa. Just waiting for my tomatoes to ripen on the vine. Getting close.
This was so easy to make, I will definitely make again!
Love cold soups. This one is delicious and lovely with the boozy kick! Enjoyed reading about origins of Gazpacho.
Sounds like a spicy treat! Can’t wait to give it a try!
This gazpacho recipe was superb. I really love the addition of harissa. Genius!! Will make it again ๐
That really sound interesting. Looking forward to try the recipe for weekend brunch.
Spiked Gazpacho – Eureka! I love this โค๏ธ
This is the spicy gazpacho I have been looking for. We loved it for dinner- but will also be serving in small flutes at my next party.
Highly recommend for parties- fun and different- Tastes like the best of summer with a little kick!
This is the best Gazpacho I have ever had. …5 STAR. Fun to serve for parties
Delicious gazpacho- just spicy enough.
This app is different, and fun. Great flavor. Sharing with my friends- ty
I know this is supposed to be more of a summer thing- but I had great tomatoes so I made for a get together- Everyone loved and talked about the Gazpacho shots
This is a great gazpacho- fresh and spicy …with a little kick
The Best Gazpacho ๐
I also like to garnish with crazy Bloody Mary- type foods on a stick
I made this and served it chilled as a BBQ appetizer. It was very easy- and our guests loved it. Especially great since it is dairy-free and gluten-free