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Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

A light and elegant tartine featuring spring peas and asparagus with a bourbon-infused honey drizzle, perfect for a refined Easter brunch.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices crusty sourdough bread
  • 1 cup fresh spring peas (shelled)
  • 1 bunch asparagus tips (about 1 cup), blanched
  • 4 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp bourbon honey (mix of honey and bourbon)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil and toast in oven until golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook peas in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread a generous layer of ricotta mixture on each toasted bread slice.
  5. Arrange blanched asparagus tips and cooked peas evenly over the ricotta.
  6. Drizzle bourbon honey evenly over each tartine.
  7. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a light grind of black pepper.
  8. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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89%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 89%
featured
89%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 89%
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85%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the toasting preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the toasting preparation.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the toasting preparation.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Wild Turkey Longbranch complements this vegetarian dish and its toasting profile.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Pea and Asparagus Bourbon Honey Tartine

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the toasting preparation.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 83%