White Gazpacho (Gazpacho Blanco) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water, for blending
1 slice day-old white bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
2 ounces blanched almonds (should be about 1/2 cup volume)
2 garlic cloves, fresh, skinned, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water, for diluting
1 bunch white grapes, small (for garnish)

Preparation

Add all the ingredients up to and including the salt into a blender or food processor and blend thoroughly.
Dilute, using as much of the remaining 2 1/2 cups water as needed, to reach the consistency of thick milk.
Taste and season, adjusting as needed (vinegar, sugar, more salt, etc.).
Chill for at least 1 hour.
Pour into a small glass; float a small grape as a garnish and (optionally) put a small bunch next to the glass to contrast with the heat of the garlic; also optionally, add some ice, either as cubes or crushed.
Remember to warn your guests about the \"strong garlic surprise\".