Vodka Butter Crostini (Printable)

Crispy crostini topped with smooth vodka-infused butter, lemon zest, and chives. Perfect for entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Crostini Base

01 - 1 fresh baguette
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Vodka Butter

03 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 ½ tablespoons vodka
05 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Slice the baguette into 12 even slices, approximately ½ inch thick.
03 - Arrange slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
04 - Bake for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk softened butter with vodka, salt, lemon zest, and chives until smooth and creamy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of vodka butter on each cooled crostini.
07 - Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These crostini manage to be both incredibly simple and mysteriously sophisticated, making you look like a culinary genius with minimal effort.
  • The vodka adds a barely detectable warmth that guests will try to identify all evening, creating conversation that flows as easily as the drinks.
02 -
  • If your butter splits when adding the vodka, place the bowl over a pan of warm water and whisk vigorously, it will come back together like magic.
  • Toasting the bread until truly crisp is crucial, as underdone crostini will quickly become soggy once the butter is applied.
03 -
  • Reserve a small portion of the chives to sprinkle on top just before serving for both visual appeal and an extra layer of fresh flavor.
  • When pressed for time, you can speed-soften butter by cutting it into small cubes and letting it sit in a warm (not hot) spot for about 10 minutes.
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