Pin it A festive and elegant tray featuring an array of fresh fruits, herbs, and treats to elevate your New Years Eve champagne or sparkling wine experience.
This garnish tray has become a highlight of our New Years Eve celebrations, impressing guests with its vibrant colors and delightful aromas.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1 cup fresh blackberries, 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup pomegranate arils, 2 lemons thinly sliced into rounds, 2 limes thinly sliced into rounds, 1 orange thinly sliced into half-moons, 1 cup seedless green grapes halved
- Herbs & Edible Flowers: 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves, 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs, Edible flowers (such as pansies or violets optional)
- Sweets & Treats: 1/2 cup sugar cubes, 1/4 cup crystalized ginger pieces, 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate shavings (optional)
- Add-Ons: 1 bottle Chambord or other berry liqueur (optional), 1 bottle St. Germain or elderflower syrup (optional), 1 small dish coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits, herbs, and edible flowers.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the fruits in small bowls or directly onto a large serving tray grouping similar colors and types together for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Add herbs placing sprigs between fruit groupings for fragrance and decoration.
- Step 4:
- Scatter edible flowers over the tray or set them in a small bowl for guests to add as desired.
- Step 5:
- Place sugar cubes crystalized ginger and chocolate shavings in separate small bowls or ramekins.
- Step 6:
- If using set liqueurs and syrups nearby with small pourers or spoons for easy serving.
- Step 7:
- Provide a small dish of coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses guests can moisten the rim of their flute and dip for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Set out tongs cocktail picks and small spoons for guests to garnish their drinks as they wish.
Pin it Sharing this tray with family has made our New Years tradition even more special and festive.
Required Tools
Large serving tray or platter, small bowls or ramekins, tongs and cocktail picks, small spoons, sharp knife and cutting board.
Allergen Information
Contains possible allergens: chocolate (milk soy if used). Some liqueurs may contain allergens (check labels). All fruit and herb selections are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian but always verify packaging for cross-contact.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 65, Total Fat: 0.5 g, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 1 g (per serving without alcohol or chocolate).
Pin it This garnish tray adds a burst of color and flavor to your celebration with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits work best for the bubbly bar?
Fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries combine beautifully with citrus slices and pomegranate arils for vibrant colors and complementary flavors.
- → How can I keep the fruits fresh for longer?
Wash and thoroughly dry fruits before arranging. Prepare up to 2 hours in advance, then cover and refrigerate to maintain freshness.
- → What herbs add fragrance to the garnish tray?
Fresh mint leaves and rosemary sprigs infuse pleasant aromas and provide visual contrast among the fruits.
- → Are edible flowers necessary, and which types are recommended?
Edible flowers like pansies or violets add elegant color and interest but are optional depending on your preference and availability.
- → How can guests customize their drinks using this setup?
Guests can select fruits, herbs, sweets, and even rim their glasses with sugar or gold sprinkles to personalize their sparkling beverages.
- → Can this arrangement accommodate dietary restrictions?
This setup is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free; check additional ingredients like chocolates or liqueurs for possible allergens.