Zero-Proof Celebration Spread (Printable)

A vibrant spread featuring sparkling drinks, cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy nuts for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, for decoration)
21 - Flaky sea salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Fill glass pitchers or carafes with each sparkling beverage. Add raspberries, mint leaves, and lemon slices to each for a festive presentation. Keep chilled until served.
02 - On a large serving platter or wooden boards, artfully arrange toasted baguette slices, bowl servings of goat cheese and ricotta, drizzle honey over goat cheese, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
03 - Scatter halved grapes, strawberries, and dried apricots around the cheeses to add color and sweetness.
04 - Place cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, and mixed olives in small groups or bowls across the platter for variety.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds in small piles to provide texture contrast.
06 - Decorate the arrangement with microgreens or edible flowers if desired. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over cheeses and vegetables.
07 - Present immediately alongside chilled non-alcoholic sparkling drinks for guests to serve themselves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to celebrate with a beautiful drink in hand, no one left out of the toast
  • Most of the work is just arranging gorgeous ingredients—it looks like you spent hours when you really didn't
  • The combination of creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, and fresh fruit means there's something for every craving on one platter
  • You can prep everything ahead and just assemble when guests arrive, keeping you relaxed and present
02 -
  • Toasting the bread slices is non-negotiable—untoasted bread gets soggy and ruins the whole experience. I learned this the hard way at a failed book club gathering.
  • Take your cheeses out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving. Cold cheese is hard to spread and tastes muted. Room temperature is when goat cheese becomes buttery and ricotta becomes spreadable like a dream.
  • Slice your fresh fruits and vegetables as close to serving time as possible. Cucumber weeps, strawberries oxidize, and tomatoes lose their snap. Preparation yes, premature cutting no.
03 -
  • Buy the best goat cheese and quality ricotta you can find—these are the stars, and they deserve the spotlight. Cheap cheese tastes cheap, even on a beautiful platter.
  • Toast your baguette slices in advance and store them in an airtight container. They'll stay crispy for hours and save you last-minute stress.
  • If you're making this for a specific person or occasion, add one special element that you know they love—a particular cheese, a favorite fruit, something they once mentioned. These small thoughtful touches are what people remember.
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