The Crostini That Tastes Like a Kentucky Summer

Made with Buffalo Trace honey, Woodford Reserve bourbon, and fresh peaches.

There’s just something about bourbon, peaches, and burrata that feels like summer in Kentucky — especially when it’s all piled onto toasted baguette and drizzled with honey straight from Buffalo Trace. Add in a splash of Woodford Reserve (because we don’t play when it comes to bourbon around here), and suddenly you’ve got a fancy little appetizer that’s deceptively simple and wildly delicious.

These are actually one of my family’s favorite summer bites. I usually only make them when peaches are in season, and every time I do, they disappear fast. They’re easy, quick, and feel a little elevated — perfect for those nights when you want something that looks impressive but takes less than 20 minutes to pull off.

I served them the other night with a chilled glass of Viognier, and I swear the combo was pure magic — sweet, creamy, salty, boozy, herby. It’s like the Kentucky Derby and Napa Valley teamed up for happy hour.

These are the star ingredients — fresh summer peaches, creamy burrata, and a splash of Kentucky bourbon and honey magic.

Let’s get into it. You’re only a few steps away from impressing everyone (yourself included).

🛒 Ingredients:

(makes about 8 crostini)

• 1 ripe peach, thinly sliced

• 1 ball burrata cheese

• 1 small baguette, sliced

• 1 tbsp Kentucky bourbon

• 1 tbsp honey (I used Blanton's Honey)

• Fresh basil (whole or chiffonade)

• Flaky salt

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Toast the Baguette:Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces. Toast under the broiler or in a hot pan with olive oil until golden and crisp.

2. Make the Glaze:In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine bourbon and honey. Simmer 1–2 minutes until it slightly thickens. Watch it closely — it reduces fast!

3. Assemble:

• Tear burrata and gently spread on crostini.

• Top with fresh peach slices.

• Drizzle warm bourbon-honey glaze over each.

  
  

4. Finish:Sprinkle with flaky salt and top with basil. Serve warm or at room temp.

Finished and fabulous — bourbon peach burrata crostini with fresh basil and a drizzle of honey glaze

🍷 Wine Pairing Tip

This summery crostini pairs beautifully with a chilled Viognier — especially one with floral and stone fruit notes. Its body and aroma match the creaminess of burrata and the sweetness of bourbon peaches just right.

✨ I paired mine with a Viognier and it was chef’s kiss.The exact bottle I used isn’t sold online, but here’s a similar one from the same French region (IGP) available through Wine Insiders:

👉 Try this Viognier from Wine Insiders →

🛒 Featured Ingredient

Blanton’s Bourbon Honey

A little Kentucky magic in a jar 🍯I used this in the bourbon glaze — it adds the perfect warm, boozy sweetness.

👉 Grab it on Amazon →

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