Zero-Proof Celebration Spread (Print View)

A refreshing mix of sparkling drinks, light bites, and fresh flavors ideal for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Sparkling Beverages

01 - 1 bottle (25.36 fl oz) non-alcoholic sparkling white grape juice, chilled
02 - 1 bottle (25.36 fl oz) non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, chilled
03 - 1 bottle (25.36 fl oz) alcohol-free sparkling apple cider, chilled
04 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
05 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves
06 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced

→ Light Bites

07 - 1 French baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
08 - 8 oz fresh goat cheese
09 - 8 oz ricotta cheese
10 - 1/2 cup honey
11 - 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
12 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
16 - 1/2 cup mixed olives
17 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
18 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
19 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, halved

→ Garnishes & Extras

20 - Microgreens or edible flowers (optional)
21 - Flaky sea salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Pour each type of sparkling beverage into glass pitchers or carafes. Add fresh raspberries, mint leaves, and lemon slices for garnish. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
02 - Organize toasted baguette slices, fresh goat cheese, and ricotta cheese on a large serving platter or boards. Drizzle honey over goat cheese and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
03 - Scatter seedless red grapes, fresh strawberries, and dried apricots around the cheeses for color and flavor balance.
04 - Arrange thin cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, quartered marinated artichoke hearts, and mixed olives in small clusters or bowls on the platter.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds in small piles across the platter to add texture.
06 - Decorate with microgreens or edible flowers if desired. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over cheeses and vegetables.
07 - Present the spread immediately accompanied by the chilled zero-proof sparkling beverages for guests to pour and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to raise a glass and feel included—there's something deeply warm about that kind of thoughtfulness
  • It comes together in under an hour, leaving you time to actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • The combination of creamy cheeses, crisp fruits, and sparkling drinks creates this perfect balance that feels both indulgent and refreshingly light
  • You can prep almost everything ahead, which is the real secret to stress-free entertaining
02 -
  • Toast your baguette slices at least 15 minutes before serving—if you do it right when guests arrive, they'll still be warm and slightly soft by the time people reach for them. Cold and crisp is what you want here
  • Drizzle the honey over the cheese just before serving, not hours ahead. If you do it too early, it starts to separate and sink, and it won't look as beautiful or taste as cohesive
  • Keep everything chilled until the last possible moment. Room-temperature cheese doesn't have the same appeal, and warm sparkling drinks feel like a mistake
03 -
  • Buy your sparkling beverages at least two days ahead so you're not stressed day-of. They need proper chill time, and having them already on hand removes so much pressure
  • Toast your baguette the morning of the party, wrap it in a linen cloth to keep it crisp, and assemble the board no more than 30 minutes before guests arrive—this is the sweet spot between 'everything looks fresh' and 'nothing is wilting'
  • If you want to feel like a professional, use a large wooden board instead of a platter. Something about wood signals 'someone really cared about this,' even if you assembled it in 20 minutes
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