Vodka Butter Crostini (Printable)

Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a smooth vodka-infused butter blend, finished with fresh lemon and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 fresh baguette
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Vodka Butter

03 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 ½ tbsp vodka
05 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives (optional)
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Slice the baguette into 12 even slices, about 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. Let cool slightly.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk the softened butter with vodka, salt, lemon zest, and chives (if using) until smooth and creamy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of vodka butter on each crostini.
07 - Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes twenty minutes from start to finish, which means you can pull together an impressive appetizer even when guests text theyre already on their way.
  • The vodka doesnt taste boozy, it sharpens the butter and makes everything feel a little more special without any fuss.
  • You can dress these up or down with toppings, or serve them plain and let the flavored butter be the star.
02 -
  • If your butter is too cold, it wont blend smoothly with the vodka and youll end up with a grainy texture, let it sit at room temperature for at least thirty minutes.
  • Dont toast the bread too dark or it becomes hard to bite through, aim for a light golden color with just a hint of brown on the edges.
  • The vodka flavor mellows within minutes, so if you want it more pronounced, add an extra half tablespoon.
03 -
  • Let the butter come to room temperature naturally, never microwave it or the texture will break and turn oily.
  • Zest the lemon directly over the butter bowl so the fragrant oils fall right in, it makes a noticeable difference.
  • Serve these within an hour of assembling, the butter softens the bread if it sits too long and you lose that satisfying crunch.
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