Save Elevate your New Years celebration with vibrant, elegant fruit garnishes designed to complement champagne flutes. These garnishes add a festive, colorful touch to each glass, enhancing the sipping experience.
This recipe has become a staple at my New Years parties, impressing guests with beautiful presentation and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruit: 6 large strawberries, 1 kiwi, 1 small pineapple, 12 fresh raspberries, 12 blueberries, 1 lime
- Optional Accents: Edible gold leaf (for decoration), Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Rinse all fruit thoroughly and pat dry.
- Step 2:
- Slice strawberries vertically into halves or quarters, depending on size.
- Step 3:
- Peel the kiwi and cut into thin half-moon slices.
- Step 4:
- Cut the pineapple into thin wedges or small star shapes using a mini cookie cutter.
- Step 5:
- Slice the lime thinly into wheels or half-wheels for a zesty accent.
- Step 6:
- Skewer combinations of fruits onto 4-inch cocktail picks: for example, a raspberry, pineapple star, and blueberry or a strawberry half with a kiwi slice and mint leaf.
- Step 7:
- For an extra festive touch, gently press a small amount of edible gold leaf onto selected fruit pieces.
- Step 8:
- Rest the fruit garnish across the rim of each champagne flute or place it inside the glass for a burst of color.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately with chilled champagne.
Save My family loves customizing their fruit picks each year, making it a fun tradition that everyone looks forward to.
Required Tools
Paring knife, Mini cookie cutter (optional), Small skewers or cocktail picks, Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains no common allergens. If purchasing pre-cut fruit or gold leaf, check packaging for possible allergen cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 18, Total Fat: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 0.2 g per serving
Save These fruit garnishes provide the perfect final touch to your champagne flutes, impressing guests with both flavor and flair.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are recommended for these garnishes?
Strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime slices provide varied textures and colors.
- → How can I add a festive touch to the garnishes?
Adding edible gold leaf and fresh mint leaves creates an elegant and festive accent on the fruit pieces.
- → Can the garnishes be prepared in advance?
It’s best to prepare them shortly before serving and chill briefly to maintain freshness and color.
- → What tools are needed to make the fruit garnishes?
A paring knife, mini cookie cutter (optional), small skewers or cocktail picks, and a cutting board are recommended.
- → Are these garnishes suitable for non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes, these garnishes pair well with sparkling cider or non-alcoholic bubbly for a festive presentation.