An elegant tray featuring fresh berries, citrus slices, herbs, and treats for a festive celebration.
# What you'll need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
02 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
04 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
05 - 2 lemons, thinly sliced into rounds
06 - 2 limes, thinly sliced into rounds
07 - 1 orange, thinly sliced into half-moons
08 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
→ Herbs & Edible Flowers
09 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
10 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs
11 - Edible flowers such as pansies or violets (optional)
→ Sweets & Treats
12 - 1/2 cup sugar cubes
13 - 1/4 cup crystallized ginger pieces
14 - 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate shavings (optional)
→ Add-Ons
15 - 1 bottle Chambord or other berry liqueur (optional)
16 - 1 bottle St. Germain or elderflower syrup (optional)
17 - 1 small dish coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses
# Method:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits, herbs, and edible flowers.
02 - Arrange fruits in small bowls or directly on a large serving tray, grouping similar colors and types together for an appealing presentation.
03 - Place sprigs of fresh mint and rosemary between fruit groupings to enhance fragrance and decoration.
04 - Scatter edible flowers over the tray or place them in a small bowl for guests to add as they desire.
05 - Distribute sugar cubes, crystallized ginger, and chocolate shavings into separate small bowls or ramekins.
06 - If using, arrange berry liqueur and elderflower syrup nearby with small pourers or spoons for easy serving.
07 - Offer a small dish of coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for guests to rim their glasses by moistening the rim and dipping it.
08 - Place tongs, cocktail picks, and small spoons nearby to allow guests to garnish their drinks freely.
