Zero-Proof Celebration Spread (Printable)

A vibrant spread featuring sparkling drinks, cheeses, fresh fruits, and savory light bites for festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Sparkling Beverages

01 - 1 bottle (25 fl oz) non-alcoholic sparkling white grape juice, chilled
02 - 1 bottle (25 fl oz) non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, chilled
03 - 1 bottle (25 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Fill glass pitchers or carafes with each sparkling beverage. Add a handful of raspberries, mint leaves, and lemon slices to each for a festive presentation. Keep chilled until serving.
02 - On a large platter or multiple boards, artistically place toasted baguette slices and cheeses (goat cheese and ricotta in small bowls or directly on the board). Drizzle honey over the goat cheese and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
03 - Distribute grapes, strawberries, and dried apricots around the cheese areas for balanced color and flavor.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, and olives in small clusters or bowls on the platter.
05 - Scatter small piles of roasted almonds around the spread to provide texture and crunch.
06 - Decorate with microgreens or edible flowers for an elegant touch. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and black pepper over cheeses and vegetables according to preference.
07 - Offer the assembled spread immediately alongside chilled zero-proof sparkling beverages for guests to pour and enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everyone at your table gets to toast and feel included—no one's left out of the celebration moment
  • It comes together in under an hour but looks like you spent all day planning, which feels amazing when guests arrive
  • The combination of creamy cheeses, bright fruit, and sparkly drinks hits all the flavor notes that make a party feel special
  • You can prepare almost everything ahead, which means you're actually relaxed when people show up instead of stressed
02 -
  • Toast your baguette slices at least 30 minutes before serving, or they'll absorb moisture from the cheese and become mushy—nobody remembers a soggy appetizer fondly
  • Let your cheeses come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving; cold cheese doesn't spread well and tastes muted, but cheese at the right temperature is silky and flavorful
  • Chill your glasses and keep everything cold until the moment guests arrive—temperature is part of the experience and makes the drinks feel special
03 -
  • Prepare everything except final assembly the night before—slice and store vegetables, toast bread, arrange cheeses in their bowls. This means you can have your platter actually plattered 30 minutes before guests arrive instead of rushing
  • Use a large cutting board as your platter if you don't have a proper serving board; wood has a warmth that makes everything look more intentional than plastic or ceramic
  • The secret to this feeling luxurious is generosity—don't skimp on the honey or the microgreens or the sea salt. These small touches are what transform 'nice snack' into 'celebration moment'
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