Save to Pinterest 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.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
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 to Pinterest Chill the garnished flutes briefly before serving to keep fruit fresh.
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 to Pinterest Serve immediately with chilled champagne for best taste and presentation
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are best for garnishing champagne flutes?
Strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime provide a mix of sweet and tangy flavors that complement champagne perfectly.
- → How do I slice fruits for decorative garnishes?
Slice strawberries vertically into halves or quarters; kiwi into thin half-moon shapes; pineapple into wedges or stars; and lime into thin wheels or half-wheels for a zesty accent.
- → Can I add a luxurious touch to the garnishes?
Yes, gently apply edible gold leaf to select fruit pieces for a festive and elegant sparkle.
- → Are there tips for serving garnished champagne flutes?
Chill the garnished flutes briefly before serving to keep fruits fresh and vibrant throughout your celebration.
- → Can these garnishes be used with non-alcoholic drinks?
Absolutely, they pair beautifully with sparkling cider or other bubbly non-alcoholic beverages.