Pin A festive selection of garnishes to elevate your Champagne experience, perfect for parties and celebrations.
This garnish bar was a crowd-pleaser at our last celebration, adding elegance and fun to the Champagne toast.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruit: 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 cup blackberries, 2 limes sliced into thin wheels, 2 lemons sliced into thin wheels, 1 orange sliced into thin half-moons
- Herbs & Edible Flowers: 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup edible flowers (such as violets, pansies, or nasturtiums)
- Sweet Additions: 1/2 cup sugar cubes, 1/4 cup candied ginger diced, 1/4 cup dried rose petals (food grade)
- Specialty Touches: 1/2 cup gold leaf flakes (optional for luxury touch), 1/2 cup maraschino cherries (check for pits and stems)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all fresh fruit, herbs, and edible flowers thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Arrange each garnish in small, attractive bowls or on platters for easy access.
- Step 3:
- Slice citrus fruits into thin wheels or half-moons for an elegant look.
- Step 4:
- Place sugar cubes and candied ginger in small ramekins.
- Step 5:
- If using, set gold leaf flakes in a small dish with tweezers for delicate handling.
- Step 6:
- Set up the garnish bar near the Champagne station providing small tongs, forks, and spoons for guests.
- Step 7:
- Offer guidance cards suggesting pairing ideas, such as Strawberries + Mint or Pomegranate + Lemon.
Pin This garnish setup has brought many joyful family toasts, sparking creativity and conversation with every glass.
Required Tools
Small bowls or ramekins, serving platters, slicing knife and cutting board, tongs, forks, or spoons for serving, tweezers for gold leaf if used
Allergen Information
Possible sulfites in Champagne and nuts if cross-contaminated. Edible flowers may cause reactions in sensitive individuals so verify safety. Maraschino cherries may contain artificial coloring and preservatives. Always check labels for guest allergies.
Nutritional Information
Approximate per serving: 30 calories, 0 g total fat, 7 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g protein.
Pin With these garnishes, your Champagne experience will be vibrant and memorable every time.