Soup shooters make a great first impression on your guests — a little sip of hot or cold soup served in a shot glass, tiny cup, or elegant cordial glass sets the tone for the decadent goodies to come.
Having a football watch party? Get the team spirit going by serving a flavorful soup in a glass decorated with team logos. Hosting a more formal affair? Fill an elegant short glass with a light broth or chilled soup. If you’re throwing a themed party, it’s easy to choose a soup to match your mood. Start a spa party with a lovely, low-calorie cucumber purée. Complement the sounds of the mariachi band playing at your south-of-the-border fiesta with a shot of tortilla soup.
Preparing a soup for shooters
Take advantage of fresh, local ingredients available at your local farmers markets and food stores. This is a great way to showcase a fruit or vegetable in a different light. Picture a platter of tall shot glasses filled with garnet-colored red beet soup.
Remember your guests will not be using a spoon with their soup. Make sure you choose a soup recipe that is easily blended into a drinkable version. Avoid serving chili or recipes with pastas and rice, and stick to thin broths or cream soups that are easy to sip.
If you have rented the glasses, think about using them twice (after washing, of course). Start the party with a hearty warm tomato soup and end the evening by passing a shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream or warm drinking chocolate.
Gathering glasses
If you are having a large gathering and don’t want to buy a quantity of shot glasses, you can find as many as you need at most party rental companies. However, if you have a regular club meeting, team sports party, or business gathering, you should consider buying a set of customized glasses.
Soup shooters: ultimate party food
Soup shooters make a great first impression on your guests — a little sip of hot or cold soup served in a shot glass, tiny cup, or elegant cordial glass sets the tone for the decadent goodies to come.
Having a football watch party? Get the team spirit going by serving a flavorful soup in a glass decorated with team logos. Hosting a more formal affair? Fill an elegant short glass with a light broth or chilled soup. If you’re throwing a themed party, it’s easy to choose a soup to match your mood. Start a spa party with a lovely, low-calorie cucumber purée. Complement the sounds of the mariachi band playing at your south-of-the-border fiesta with a shot of tortilla soup.
Preparing a soup for shooters
Gathering glasses
If you are having a large gathering and don’t want to buy a quantity of shot glasses, you can find as many as you need at most party rental companies. However, if you have a regular club meeting, team sports party, or business gathering, you should consider buying a set of customized glasses.