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.
This festive garnish idea has delighted my guests every New Years Eve, making each flute a little more special.
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 My family loves picking their favorite fruit combinations off the garnished flutes during our celebrations.
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 These garnishes add a festive, colorful touch to your celebration that guests will remember.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What fruits are best for champagne flute garnishes?
Strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime work well due to their vibrant colors and complementary flavors.
- → How do I prepare the fruit for garnishing?
Rinse and dry all fruit, then slice strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and lime into thin, attractive shapes suitable for skewering or placing on rims.
- → Can I add decorative accents to the fruit?
Yes, fresh mint leaves and edible gold leaf add elegant visual and flavor accents to the fruit garnishes.
- → How should I assemble the garnishes on the glasses?
Skewer mixed pieces onto cocktail picks or rest the fruit directly on the rim or inside the champagne flute for a festive look.
- → Are these garnishes suitable for non-alcoholic drinks?
Absolutely; they beautifully complement sparkling cider or other bubbly non-alcoholic beverages as well.