Ingredients
For the Goat Cheese Crostini:
- 4 oz. of goat cheese
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries - plus more for garnish that are rolled in the Stirrings Sugar Mixture
- Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
- Dashes of fresh ground sea salt
- 1/2 cup of pignoli nuts
- Fresh basil leaves - julienned
- Italian bread, sliced thin
For the Cosmopolitan Slushies:
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 4 oz. Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mixer
- 2 ounces shaved ice
- Stirrings Cosmopolitan Rimmer, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Fresh basil leaf, for garnish
- Blueberries rolled in Stirrings Cosmopolitan Rimmer, for garnish*
Instructions
For the Goat Cheese Crostini:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Slice a loaf of Italian or French bread to a ¼ inch thickness.
- Place on a baking pan and brush with olive oil seasoned with fresh ground sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until a slightly golden color is achieved.
- Heat a small dry cast iron frying and gently toast the pignoli nuts to a beautiful golden color, then set aside.
- Combine the goat cheese, blueberries, cream cheese and seasonings in a bowl and using a hand mixer or food processor mix until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is a bit stiff add a tablespoon of milk, one at a time to achieve a creamy, whip cream type of consistency.
- Place a dollop of blueberry spread on the crostini, top with a fresh blueberry that has been rolled in the Stirrings Sugar Mixture, toasted pignoli nuts and the shredded fresh basil.
For the Cosmopolitan Slushies:
- To begin, dip each cocktail glass in the Stirrings Cosmopolitan Rimmer, and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker (or chilled glass with a lid), combine vodka and Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mixer and shake well.
- In a cocktail glass, add shaved ice and pour the cosmo over. Garnish with blueberries, basil, and a slice of lime. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For the blueberry garnish, simple roll fresh blueberries in the Stirrings Cosmopolitan Rimmer and skewer on toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1