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.
I love how these fruit garnishes instantly add a festive and colorful flair to every glass making celebrations feel extra 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 Sharing these garnishes with friends and family always brings a fun conversation starter to our New Years gatherings.
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 offer a simple yet elegant final touch perfect for any celebration.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits work best for champagne glass garnishes?
Fresh strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime are excellent choices as they provide vibrant colors and balanced flavors.
- → How can I make the garnishes look festive?
Use mini cookie cutters to create star-shaped pineapple pieces, add fresh mint leaves, and apply edible gold leaf sparingly for a luxurious touch.
- → Can these garnishes be used for non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes, these colorful fruit garnishes pair perfectly with sparkling cider or non-alcoholic bubbly, adding festive flair without alcohol.
- → What is the best way to assemble the fruit garnishes?
Slice the fruits into appropriate shapes, then skewer various combinations onto small cocktail picks. Rest picks across the rim or place inside the flute for visual appeal.
- → How should garnished flutes be stored before serving?
Chill the garnished flutes briefly to keep the fruit fresh and crisp until serving time.