Save to Pinterest 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 holiday staple in my home where friends and family enjoy customizing their 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 to Pinterest This tray always sparks joy as family and friends gather around creating their perfect festive drink.
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 to Pinterest This elegant garnish tray is the perfect final touch for your New Years Eve celebration.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are best for a bubbly garnish bar?
Fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate arils, citrus slices, and seedless grapes provide a colorful and flavorful selection that complements sparkling drinks well.
- → How can herbs enhance a bubbly garnish tray?
Herbs like fresh mint and rosemary add aromatic freshness and a subtle herbal note that balances sweetness and brightens each sip.
- → Are edible flowers necessary for decorating the tray?
Edible flowers such as pansies or violets are optional but add a delicate visual appeal and unique flavor to the garnish presentation.
- → Can this bubbly bar be prepared in advance?
Yes, it can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated, keeping everything fresh and vibrant until serving time.
- → What tools help guests garnish their drinks easily?
Providing tongs, cocktail picks, and small spoons makes it simple for guests to add garnishes neatly and enjoyably.