Champagne Bar Garnishes (Printable)

Fresh fruits, herbs, and sweet accents to elevate your Champagne experience at gatherings.

# 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 dried rose petals (food grade)

→ Specialty Touches

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

# Directions:

01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all fresh fruit, herbs, and edible flowers.
02 - Cut limes and lemons into thin wheels and orange into half-moons for an elegant presentation.
03 - Place each garnish type into small bowls or platters, keeping sugar cubes and candied ginger in separate ramekins.
04 - If using, set gold leaf flakes in a small dish with tweezers for delicate handling.
05 - Position the garnish bar near the Champagne station, providing small tongs, forks, and spoons for guest use.
06 - Offer guidance cards suggesting pairings such as strawberries with mint or pomegranate with lemon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and celebrations
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Freeze berries or edible flowers in ice cubes to chill Champagne without dilution
  • Guests can mix and match garnishes for signature glasses
03 -
  • Use tweezers to handle delicate garnishes like gold leaf
  • Prepare garnishes freshly just before serving for best appearance and flavor
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