A festive tray with fresh fruits, herbs, and sweet garnishes for an elegant New Years Eve celebration.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
02 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
04 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
05 - 2 lemons, thinly sliced into rounds
06 - 2 limes, thinly sliced into rounds
07 - 1 orange, thinly sliced into half-moons
08 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
→ Herbs & Edible Flowers
09 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
10 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs
11 - Edible flowers (pansies or violets; optional)
→ Sweets & Treats
12 - 1/2 cup sugar cubes
13 - 1/4 cup crystallized ginger pieces
14 - 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate shavings (optional)
→ Add-Ons
15 - 1 bottle Chambord or other berry liqueur (optional)
16 - 1 bottle St. Germain or elderflower syrup (optional)
17 - 1 small dish coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses
# Steps:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits, herbs, and edible flowers.
02 - Place the fruits in small bowls or arrange directly on a large serving tray, grouping similar colors and types together for visual appeal.
03 - Distribute fresh mint leaves and rosemary sprigs between fruit groupings for aroma and decoration.
04 - Scatter edible flowers over the tray or set them separately in a small bowl for guests to add as desired.
05 - Arrange sugar cubes, crystallized ginger pieces, and optional chocolate shavings in separate small bowls or ramekins.
06 - If using, place Chambord, elderflower syrup, or similar near the tray with small pourers or spoons for easy serving.
07 - Provide a small dish of coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses; guests can moisten the flute rim and dip for a festive garnish.
08 - Set out tongs, cocktail picks, and small spoons for guest use in decorating their drinks.
