Save A festive and vibrant platter of fresh fruits, herbs, and treats designed to elevate any sparkling wine or champagne bar for New Years Eve celebrations.
This platter has become our go-to for holiday gatherings, impressing guests every time with its colorful arrangement and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup blackberries, 1 cup pomegranate arils, 2 limes thinly sliced into wheels, 2 lemons thinly sliced into wheels, 1 orange thinly sliced into half-wheels, 1 cup seedless green grapes halved
- Herbs & Edible Flowers: 1 bunch fresh mint sprigs, 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, 1 small container edible flowers (such as pansies or violets optional)
- Treats & Accents: 1/2 cup candied ginger finely chopped, 1/2 cup sugar cubes, 1/4 cup gold or silver sugar sprinkles (edible glitter optional)
- Mixers & Add-Ons: 1 cup fresh peach purée, 1 cup elderflower syrup, 1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened), 1 cup passion fruit juice
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits and herbs.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the fruits in colorful, separate clusters on a large serving platter or board. Fan out citrus slices for visual effect.
- Step 3:
- Tuck fresh mint, basil, and edible flowers between fruit piles for color and aroma.
- Step 4:
- Place candied ginger, sugar cubes, and sprinkles in small bowls or ramekins around the platter.
- Step 5:
- Pour purées and syrups into decorative mini carafes or bottles, and arrange them nearby with small spoons.
- Step 6:
- Set out tongs, cocktail picks, and small serving spoons for guests.
- Step 7:
- Invite guests to garnish their bubbly with their choice of fruits, herbs, or a splash of syrup for a personalized drink.
Save Gathering around this platter with family during celebrations creates joyful shared moments filled with laughter and delight.
Notes
Use rosemary sprigs for a festive piney twist. Pair with cheese platters or hors doeuvres for a complete bar. For a vegan platter, ensure sugar cubes and glitter are vegan-certified.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board Small bowls or ramekins Mini carafes or bottles Tongs Cocktail picks Small serving spoons
Allergen Information
Contains citrus (for those with citrus allergies). Verify that edible flowers and glitter are food-safe and allergen-free. Some ginger products may be processed with sulfites. All ingredients are gluten-free but verify packaged items if celiac is a concern.
Save A bubbly bar garnish platter is an effortless way to impress your guests and add a festive touch to your celebration.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits are included in the garnish platter?
The platter features raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, pomegranate arils, lime, lemon, orange slices, and seedless green grapes.
- → How can herbs enhance the garnish experience?
Fresh mint and basil add aromatic layers and vibrant color that complement the fresh fruit flavors.
- → Are there any special accents on the platter?
Candied ginger, sugar cubes, and edible glitter provide sweet and sparkling accents to brighten the display.
- → What mixers are suggested alongside the garnishes?
Fresh peach purée, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice, and passion fruit juice offer flavorful options to customize drinks.
- → How should the platter be presented for serving?
Arrange fruits in colorful clusters on a large board, tuck in herbs and edible flowers, place accents in small bowls, and provide tongs and cocktail picks for easy use.