Bubbly Bar Garnish Platter (Printable Version)

Colorful fresh fruits and herbs arranged with treats for enhancing sparkling drink gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup raspberries
02 - 1 cup sliced strawberries
03 - 1 cup blackberries
04 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
05 - 2 limes, thinly sliced into wheels
06 - 2 lemons, thinly sliced into wheels
07 - 1 orange, thinly sliced into half-wheels
08 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

→ Herbs & Edible Flowers

09 - 1 bunch fresh mint sprigs
10 - 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
11 - 1 small container edible flowers (e.g. pansies or violets; optional)

→ Treats & Accents

12 - 1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
13 - 1/2 cup sugar cubes
14 - 1/4 cup gold or silver edible sugar sprinkles (optional)

→ Mixers & Add-Ons

15 - 1 cup fresh peach purée
16 - 1 cup elderflower syrup
17 - 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
18 - 1 cup passion fruit juice

# Steps:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh fruits and herbs to ensure freshness and prevent dilution of flavors.
02 - Place the fruits in vibrant, separate clusters on a large serving platter or board, fanning out the citrus slices for an eye-catching presentation.
03 - Nestle fresh mint sprigs, basil leaves, and edible flowers between the fruit groups to add aromatic notes and visual interest.
04 - Distribute candied ginger, sugar cubes, and edible sprinkles into small bowls or ramekins positioned around the platter.
05 - Pour fresh peach purée, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice, and passion fruit juice into decorative mini carafes or bottles, and arrange alongside with small spoons for easy serving.
06 - Provide guests with tongs, cocktail picks, and small serving spoons for convenient garnishing.
07 - Encourage guests to personalize their sparkling drinks by choosing from the assortment of fruits, herbs, and syrups offered.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Effortless to prepare with no cooking required, taking just 20 minutes.
  • Bright and colorful presentation that elevates any sparkling wine bar.
  • Flexible ingredient options to suit vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
  • Interactive setup encourages guest creativity and a personalized experience.
  • Perfect for festive occasions like New Year's Eve and other celebrations.
02 -
  • Wählen Sie eine große, flache Platte oder ein schön gemasertes Holzbrett, um alle Zutaten übersichtlich zu präsentieren.
  • Verwenden Sie farbliche Kontraste und unterschiedliche Texturen, um den visuellen Reiz zu maximieren.
  • Bereiten Sie alle Zutaten vorab vor und stellen Sie sie kurz vor dem Servieren zusammen, um Frische zu gewährleisten.
  • Erlauben Sie den Gästen, ihre eigenen Kombinationen auszuprobieren, um ein interaktives Erlebnis zu schaffen.
  • Seien Sie achtsam bei Allergien und informieren Sie Ihre Gäste über enthaltene Inhaltsstoffe, insbesondere bei Zitrusfrüchten und essbaren Blüten.
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