Pin 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.
Preparing these garnishes has made my New Years celebrations extra special and fun for guests
Ingredients
- 6 large strawberries: fresh and ripe
- 1 kiwi: peeled and sliced
- 1 small pineapple: cut into wedges or star shapes
- 12 fresh raspberries: whole
- 12 blueberries: whole
- 1 lime: thinly sliced
- Edible gold leaf (optional): for decoration
- Fresh mint leaves (optional): for garnish
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 such as a raspberry pineapple star and blueberry or a strawberry half with a kiwi slice and mint leaf.
- Step 7:
- Gently press a small amount of edible gold leaf onto selected fruit pieces for an extra festive touch.
- 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.
Pin These garnishes bring vibrant color and joy to family celebrations each New Years
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
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Recipe Questions
- → What fruits work best for garnishing champagne flutes?
Strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime are excellent choices that add color and flavor.
- → How do I prepare the fruit for garnishing?
Rinse fruits thoroughly, slice strawberries vertically, peel and slice kiwi, cut pineapple into wedges or stars, and slice lime thinly.
- → Can I add decorative accents to the fruit garnishes?
Yes, fresh mint leaves and edible gold leaf can add a festive and elegant touch to the garnishes.
- → How should I serve the garnished flutes?
Rest the fruit garnishes across the rim or place them inside the glass just before serving for freshness and color.
- → Are these garnishes suitable for non-alcoholic drinks?
Absolutely, they pair beautifully with sparkling cider or non-alcoholic bubbly for all celebrations.