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 tray has become a favorite for our New Years gatherings, impressing guests with its fresh flavors and elegant presentation.
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 Serving this tray brings our family together as everyone enjoys customizing their drinks with fresh fruits and herbs.
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 adds both elegance and fun to your New Years Eve celebration, making every toast extra special.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are included in the garnish tray?
The tray features fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate arils, lemon, lime, orange slices, and seedless green grapes.
- → Which herbs best complement the fruit selections?
Fresh mint leaves and rosemary sprigs add aromatic layers and visual appeal alongside the fruits.
- → Are there optional sweet garnishes for the tray?
Yes, sugar cubes, crystalized ginger pieces, and chocolate shavings are included for added texture and flavor contrasts.
- → How can guests personalize their drinks using this tray?
Guests can use tongs, cocktail picks, and small spoons to add fruits, herbs, sweets, or rim their glasses with coarse sugar or gold sprinkles.
- → Can this tray be prepared in advance?
Yes, it can be assembled up to two hours beforehand and refrigerated covered to maintain freshness.
- → What pairings are recommended with this garnish setup?
Pair creative combinations like raspberry with mint or orange with chocolate shavings for balanced flavors.