Pin this 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.
These garnishes are quick to prepare and always impress guests at our celebrations.
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.
Pin this My family always enjoys these garnishes, making our New Years toasts extra special.
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
Pin this This recipe lends a festive air to any celebration and impresses guests effortlessly.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits work best for champagne flute garnishes?
Fresh strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime offer vibrant colors and complementary flavors ideal for garnishing flute glasses.
- → How can I prepare fruit garnishes quickly?
Slice fruits into small pieces or shapes, then skewer or rest them on the rim of the glass for an easy and elegant presentation.
- → Can I add decorative elements besides fruit?
Yes, edible gold leaf and fresh mint leaves add festive and luxurious touches to the garnishes.
- → Are these garnishes suitable for non-alcoholic drinks?
Absolutely; they complement sparkling cider or other bubbly beverages just as well, adding color and freshness.
- → How should I store garnished flutes before serving?
Chill the garnished glasses briefly to keep the fruit fresh and maintain their vibrant appearance.