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Gaspacho Cocktail

Not a gaspacho fan, I find this one truly delicious and worth the time and effort.





List of Ingredients



• 2 - 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their liquid
  
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
  
• 1/2 cup minced onion
  
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 4 green peppers, finely chopped
  
• 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
  
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
  
• 1/2 cup tequilla or vodka (very optional)
  






Instructions



1. If you have a food processor or blender,you can leave the vegetables in bigger pieces and blend until chunky.
   
2. If not, cut and mince by hand, then mix in pitcher.
   
3. Chill well before serving, to allow the flavors to blend.
   
4. The original recipe, which is quite old, called for the yolk of one egg.