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.
I have enjoyed creating these garnishes for every New Years gathering to impress my guests with simple yet stunning decorations.
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 gathering around to help prepare and choose their favorite fruit combinations each year.
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
Save Simple to prepare these garnishes bring festive elegance and flavor to your New Years celebration every time.
Kitchen Help
- → What fruits work best for champagne flute garnishes?
Strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime are excellent choices as they bring vibrant color and fresh flavors.
- → How can I add an elegant touch to my garnishes?
Using edible gold leaf and fresh mint leaves adds sophistication and a festive feel to the fruit garnishes.
- → How should the fruit be prepared for garnishing?
Slice fruits into thin wedges, half-moons, stars, or wheels to create visually appealing shapes that easily fit on cocktail picks.
- → Can the garnishes be made in advance?
It's best to prepare fresh shortly before serving to maintain fruit freshness and vibrant appearance, though you can chill them briefly if needed.
- → Are these garnishes suitable for all dietary needs?
Yes, the selections are vegan, gluten-free, and free of common allergens, making them accessible for most diets.