Save 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 staple at our holiday gatherings providing a beautiful and delicious way to dress up drinks.
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.
Save This tray always brings smiles as family and friends mingle and create their own unique garnishes.
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.
Save Enjoy crafting this beautiful garnish tray to add sparkle to your New Years Eve celebrations.
Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → What fruits are best for a bubbly bar?
Fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, along with citrus slices and grapes, add vibrant color and flavor.
- → How do herbs enhance a garnish tray?
Herbs such as mint and rosemary provide aromatic freshness and visual contrast that complements the fruit selection.
- → Can edible flowers be used safely?
Yes, edible flowers like pansies or violets add a decorative touch and mild flavors when sourced from safe suppliers.
- → What sweet elements can be included?
Sugar cubes, crystalized ginger, and chocolate shavings offer varied textures and sweetness to enhance drinks.
- → How should I prepare the tray in advance?
Arrange all components on trays or bowls and refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours before serving to keep fresh.
- → What tools facilitate guests' garnishing?
Small tongs, cocktail picks, and spoons make it easy for guests to select and add garnishes to their drinks.