CROSTONE AL POMODORO + SPRITZ | "Tomato Toasts" + Spritz Cocktail
Ingredients - CROSTONE:
12 slices Italian white bread
4 ripe tomatoes
1 small bunch of fresh basil
1 clove garlic
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
6 servings
Instructions - CROSTONE:
Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh tomatoes and basil and combine with the minced garlic in a bowl. Mix in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Toast bread slices until golden and crunchy. Spoon the tomato mixture onto each slice of bread just before serving.
Ingredients - Spritz:
3 parts prosecco or white wine
2 parts Aperol (Italian aperitif liqueur)
1 part sparkling water
1 slice of orange or lemon (for garnish)
Instructions - Spritz:
Combine the prosecco or white wine, Aperol, and sparkling water in a wine glass over ice. Garnish with either a slice of lemon or a slice of orange.
Toast to Italia! Salute!
