Pin It 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 always makes my New Years Eve celebrations feel extra special and guests love picking their favorites.
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.
Pin It Our family always gathers around this tray enjoying the colorful fresh fruits and creative garnishes as we count down to the New Year.
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
Pin It This garnish tray brings color and sophistication to your New Years Eve celebration keeping guests delighted and engaged.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How should the fruits and herbs be prepared?
Wash and dry all fruits and herbs thoroughly. Slice lemons, limes, and oranges thinly for a delicate presentation.
- → What optional additions enhance flavor?
Chocolate shavings, crystallized ginger, berry liqueur, and elderflower syrup can add complementary tastes and textures.
- → Can the tray be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can assemble the tray up to two hours before serving; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to keep fresh.
- → What tools help with arranging the tray?
Use a large serving platter, small bowls, tongs, cocktail picks, and small spoons for easy assembly and guest access.
- → Are there common allergens to be aware of?
Chocolate may contain milk and soy allergens; some liqueurs could have allergens—check labels if included.