Champagne Bar Garnishes (Printable)

A curated selection of fresh fruits, herbs, and sweet touches to uplift your bubbly experience.

# What Goes In:

→ 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, such as 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 It:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh fruit, herbs, and edible flowers.
02 - Cut limes and lemons into thin wheels and slice the orange into thin half-moons for an elegant presentation.
03 - Place each ingredient group into separate small bowls or on serving platters to facilitate guest selection.
04 - Set sugar cubes and diced candied ginger into small ramekins for easy access.
05 - If using, place gold leaf flakes in a small dish and provide tweezers for delicate handling.
06 - Position the garnish station close to the Champagne serving area, supplying small tongs, forks, and spoons for guests.
07 - Offer suggestion cards recommending complementing combinations, such as strawberries with mint or pomegranate with lemon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A quick and easy way to impress guests with minimal effort.
  • Combines fresh, sweet, and herbal notes for endless pairing possibilities.
  • Shows off vibrant, colorful garnishes that enhance any Champagne presentation.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options accommodate a variety of diets.
02 -
  • Always wash and dry garnishes thoroughly to maintain freshness and appearance.
  • Provide small tongs, forks, and spoons to keep the garnish station clean and easy to use.
  • Use tweezers when handling delicate gold leaf flakes to preserve their shape.
  • Freeze berries or edible flowers beforehand to add elegance and chill to your Champagne.
  • Check cherries for pits and stems to ensure a smooth guest experience.
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