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 tray has become a staple at our New Years Eve parties, impressing guests with its vibrant presentation and delicious pairings.
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 Our family enjoys gathering around this tray each year sharing stories and toasting to new beginnings.
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 This garnish tray adds a festive and sophisticated touch to any celebration making your drinks truly memorable.
Recipe Questions
- → What fruits are best for a sparkling wine garnish tray?
Fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate arils, citrus slices, and green grapes provide vibrant color and flavor contrasts ideal for sparkling wine garnishes.
- → How can herbs enhance the garnish presentation?
Fresh mint and rosemary add fragrance and visual contrast, elevating the tray’s overall appeal and complementing fruity flavors.
- → Are edible flowers necessary for the tray?
Edible flowers like pansies or violets are optional but add a delicate, elegant touch and a pop of color.
- → How should sweet accents be served alongside the tray?
Sugar cubes, crystallized ginger, and chocolate shavings can be placed in small bowls for guests to add as desired, enhancing flavor variety.
- → Can the tray be prepared in advance?
Yes, it can be assembled up to 2 hours before serving and refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap to maintain freshness.
- → What utensils are recommended for serving garnishes?
Tongs, cocktail picks, and small spoons allow guests to easily select and add garnishes to their drinks.