Festive champagne bar garnishes (Printable)

A vibrant assortment of fruits, herbs, and sweets to elevate sparkling wine presentations.

# What you'll need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 cup raspberries
02 - 1 cup sliced strawberries
03 - 1 cup pomegranate seeds
04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 2 limes, sliced into thin wheels
06 - 2 lemons, sliced into thin wheels
07 - 1 orange, sliced into thin half-moons

→ Herbs & Edible Flowers

08 - ½ cup fresh mint leaves
09 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves
10 - ¼ cup edible flowers (violets, pansies, nasturtiums)

→ Sweet Additions

11 - ½ cup sugar cubes
12 - ¼ cup diced candied ginger
13 - ¼ cup dried rose petals (food grade)

→ Specialty Touches

14 - ½ cup gold leaf flakes (optional)
15 - ½ cup maraschino cherries (pitted and stemmed)

# Method:

01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all fresh fruit, herbs, and edible flowers.
02 - Cut limes and lemons into thin wheels; slice orange into thin half-moons for presentation.
03 - Place each garnish variety in small bowls or on serving platters for easy access.
04 - Display sugar cubes and candied ginger in small ramekins.
05 - If using, place gold leaf flakes in a small dish and provide tweezers for delicate handling.
06 - Arrange the garnish bar near the Champagne area with small tongs, forks, and spoons for guests.
07 - Offer guidance cards suggesting combinations, such as Strawberries with Mint or Pomegranate with Lemon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and celebrations
  • Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options
02 -
  • Freeze berries or edible flowers in ice cubes to chill Champagne without dilution
  • Encourage guests to mix and match for their own signature glass
03 -
  • Use tweezers to handle delicate gold leaf flakes
  • Provide small tongs forks and spoons to keep the garnish bar sanitary
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