Colorful platter of fresh fruits, herbs, and sweet accents to brighten any sparkling drink experience.
# What You 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 (such as 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 sugar sprinkles (edible glitter; 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 fruits and herbs.
02 - Arrange the fruits in colorful, separate clusters on a large serving platter or board, fanning out citrus slices for visual appeal.
03 - Tuck fresh mint, basil, and edible flowers between fruit piles to enhance color and aroma.
04 - Set candied ginger, sugar cubes, and edible sprinkles in small bowls or ramekins around the platter.
05 - Pour peach purée, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice, and passion fruit juice into decorative mini carafes or bottles, placing them nearby with small spoons.
06 - Provide tongs, cocktail picks, and small serving spoons for guests.
07 - Encourage guests to personalize their sparkling drinks with their choice of fruits, herbs, or a splash of syrup.
