Save 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 creating beautiful garnishes that brighten our celebrations and impress guests every time.
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 Our family looks forward to these garnishes every New Years as a fun and tasty tradition.
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
Save These garnishes add elegance and fun to any celebration with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits work best for champagne flute garnishes?
Fruits like strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, and lime slices provide vibrant colors and complementary flavors.
- → How do you prepare the fruit for garnishes?
Rinse and dry fruit thoroughly, then slice strawberries, peel and cut kiwi, and create shapes from pineapple and lime for easy skewering.
- → Can these garnishes be used with non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes, they pair wonderfully with sparkling cider or any bubbly non-alcoholic beverages for a festive touch.
- → Is edible gold leaf safe to use on fruit garnishes?
Edible gold leaf is safe and adds a luxurious accent; use sparingly for visual impact.
- → How long do the garnished flutes stay fresh?
For best results, chill garnished flutes briefly before serving and consume soon after to maintain freshness.