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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Spruce Gin Shrimp Cocktail

This recipe uses six ingredients that are used in the Rogue Spruce Gin,
as well as the gin itself! Serve this appetizer
“up” in a cocktail glass for a fun presentation.
The cocktail sauce can be made in advance and
then added to the shrimp and other ingredients.

Ingredients:
Cocktail Sauce:
1.5 Cups Ketchup
3 Each Tangerines, juiced
1 Pinch Grains of Paradise
1/2 tsp. Finely minced or pureed ginger
1/2 Each Lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp. Ground coriander
1 fl oz. Rogue Spruce Gin
Shrimp Cocktails:
2.5 lbs. Drained, cooked shrimp (rock shrimp or bay shrimp)
1/2 lb. Cucumbers, seeded and cut into small dice
2 oz Green Onions, chopped

Directions:
For the sauce, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Fold the sauce into the shrimp, cucumbers, and green onions.
Divide into 8 servings. Garnish with peels or zest from the tangerine, lemon, and cucumber.

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