Midnight Kiss Star Heart Garnishes (Printable)

Elegant star and heart-shaped fruit garnishes add a festive touch to midnight celebration drinks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large firm strawberry
02 - 1 large kiwi
03 - 1 large mango
04 - 1 pineapple slice, ½ inch thick

→ Additional

05 - 1 lemon (zest, optional)

→ Decoration

06 - Edible gold dust or glitter (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly.
02 - Cut strawberry, kiwi, mango, and pineapple into ¼-inch thick rounds or slabs.
03 - Press star and heart shapes, approximately 1 inch in size, out of the fruit slices using small cookie cutters.
04 - Optionally, brush lightly with lemon zest or sprinkle with edible gold dust for a festive shine.
05 - Skewer each shaped fruit onto cocktail picks or place them floating atop drinks.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours prior to use.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Offers a beautiful, natural decoration that suits any cocktail or sparkling drink.
  • Uses fresh, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients, fitting a variety of dietary needs.
  • Yields a perfect balance of star and heart shapes to create a charming display.
02 -
  • Use firm, ripe fruits to ensure the shapes hold well and don't become mushy.
  • For extra sparkle, apply edible gold dust or glitter carefully with a small brush.
  • Chill garnishes in the refrigerator before serving to keep them fresh longer.
  • Skewering the garnishes makes for easy serving and a striking presentation.
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