Zero-Proof Celebration Spread (Printable)

A vibrant spread featuring sparkling drinks and light, fresh bites ideal for festive occasions and sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sparkling Beverages

01 - 1 bottle (25.4 fl oz) non-alcoholic sparkling white grape juice, chilled
02 - 1 bottle (25.4 fl oz) non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, chilled
03 - 1 bottle (25.4 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

# Method:

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 serving.
02 - On a large serving platter or multiple boards, neatly arrange toasted baguette slices alongside goat cheese and ricotta in small bowls or directly on the board. Drizzle honey over goat cheese and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
03 - Distribute grapes, strawberries, and dried apricots around the cheeses to add color and sweetness.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, and mixed olives in small bowls or sections on the platter for variety and flavor contrast.
05 - Scatter piles of roasted almonds across the platter to provide crunch.
06 - Decorate with microgreens or edible flowers for an elegant, festive touch. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over cheeses and vegetables as desired.
07 - Present the spread immediately with chilled zero-proof sparkling drinks for guests to pour and enjoy.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Everyone at your table feels genuinely celebrated, whether they're choosing to skip alcohol or simply love the ritual of toasting together
  • It's deceptively simple to put together yet looks impressive enough to make your guests think you've spent hours in the kitchen
  • The combination of crisp sparkling drinks and fresh, light bites keeps the party feeling elevated without being heavy
  • You can prep almost everything ahead of time, which means you're actually present with your guests instead of stuck in the kitchen
02 -
  • Warm cheeses are sad cheeses—they become greasy and lose their appeal. Keep everything cold until the absolute last moment, and consider setting your platter on a bed of ice if your party will run long.
  • The sparkle in your beverages is everything. Use fresh bottles and don't let them sit open for long before serving. Stale bubbles completely change the mood of the drink.
  • Toasted bread stales quickly, so toast it no more than 4 hours ahead. If you must prep it earlier, store it in an airtight container and re-crisp it briefly in a warm oven just before serving.
  • Cucumber slices will weep if cut too far ahead—they release water that makes the platter wet and sad. Slice them no more than 30 minutes before serving time.
03 -
  • Assemble your platter on a white or neutral background—it makes the colors of your ingredients pop dramatically and photographs beautifully in any lighting
  • Keep a small bowl of extra toasted bread nearby and refresh it halfway through your party so guests always have fresh crackers for spreading
  • If you're making this for a large gathering, create two smaller platters instead of one massive one—they're easier to refill and look more intentionally composed
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