Strawberry Puree & Champagne Shooter
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2 cups fresh or
frozen unsweetened
strawberries
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1/4 cup granulated
white sugar
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Freshly squeezed
lemon juice (optional)
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Champagne
Vanilla Ice Cubes
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2 cups almond milk
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1/3 cup granulated
sugar
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1 vanilla bean
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1 tsp. vanilla
(optional)
Margarita Shot Glasses
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1/2 cup fresh
orange juice
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3 tbsp. fresh
lime juice
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1/2 scant cup sugar
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1 1/2 cups ice cubes
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1 lime, cut in half
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Tequila (optional)
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Salt (as needed)
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Assemble the trays by connecting them
into a circle. Place molds over trays.
If using frozen strawberries, place in a
large bowl and thaw completely.
Remove stems from strawberries, then place
strawberries and their juice in a food processor or
blender. Process until berries are a smooth purée.
Pour purée into a 2 cup (480 ml) measuring cup.
Add sugar to purée and stir until sugar dissolves.
If desired, add lemon juice to purée.
Carefully pour mixture into shot molds and
set in freezer for 3 hours or until frozen.
When ready to serve, carefully remove shot
glasses from molds and fill with champagne.
Combine almond milk and sugar in a large saucepan.
Slice open vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape insides into
saucepan, then place empty vanilla bean into mixture.
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat,
whisking to break up any clumps of vanilla.
Once mixture has come to a simmer, reduce heat to low
and cook 10 minutes more, whisking occasionally.
Allow vanilla mixture to come to room temperature.
Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into bowl,
then carefully pour into cylindrical side of mold.
Freeze until completely solid.
Serve with iced coffee, tea or other beverages.
Add the fresh orange juice, lime juice,
and sugar into a blender.
Assemble the trays by connecting them into
a full circle. Place molds over trays.
Add ice and blend until slushy. Carefully pour slush into
shot molds and set in freezer until completely frozen.
Once frozen, carefully remove shot glasses from
molds. Line the rim of the shot glasses with salt.
Pour tequila into shot glass right before serving.