Champagne Bar Garnishes (Printable Version)

A lively variety of fresh fruits, herbs, and sweet accents to elevate your bubbly occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 cup raspberries
02 - 1 cup sliced strawberries
03 - 1 cup pomegranate seeds
04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 2 limes, thinly sliced into wheels
06 - 2 lemons, thinly sliced into wheels
07 - 1 orange, thinly sliced into half-moons

→ Herbs & Edible Flowers

08 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
09 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
10 - 1/4 cup edible flowers (violets, pansies, or nasturtiums)

→ Sweet Additions

11 - 1/2 cup sugar cubes
12 - 1/4 cup diced candied ginger
13 - 1/4 cup food-grade dried rose petals

→ Specialty Touches

14 - 1/2 cup gold leaf flakes (optional)
15 - 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, pitted and stemmed

# How To Make:

01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all fresh fruits, herbs, and edible flowers to ensure optimal freshness.
02 - Using a sharp knife, slice limes and lemons into thin wheels and orange into thin half-moons for an elegant appearance.
03 - Place each type of garnish into separate small bowls or decorative platters to facilitate easy selection.
04 - Set sugar cubes and diced candied ginger into small ramekins for ease of serving.
05 - If using gold leaf flakes, place them delicately in a small dish accessible with tweezers.
06 - Arrange the garnish station near the Champagne area, providing small tongs, forks, and spoons for guest convenience.
07 - Provide guidance cards recommending complementary pairings such as Strawberries with Mint or Pomegranate with Lemon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elevates any Champagne occasion
  • Offers variety for guest preferences
02 -
  • Freeze berries or edible flowers in ice cubes to chill Champagne without dilution
  • Choose garnishes that complement the flavor profile of your Champagne
03 -
  • Use tweezers for delicate handling of gold leaf flakes
  • Offer pairing suggestions to guide guests for flavor combinations
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