Zero-Proof Celebration Spread (Printer View)

A festive spread of sparkling drinks and fresh bites with vibrant fruits and cheeses for any celebration.

# Components:

→ 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 for an appealing presentation. Keep chilled until serving.
02 - On a large serving platter or boards, organize toasted baguette slices alongside goat and ricotta cheeses in small bowls or on the board. Drizzle honey over goat cheese and sprinkle chopped pistachios.
03 - Distribute seedless grapes, halved strawberries, and dried apricots around the cheeses evenly.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, quartered artichoke hearts, and mixed olives in small groups or bowls across the platter.
05 - Place small piles of roasted almonds strategically on the platter to provide crunch.
06 - Decorate with microgreens or edible flowers as desired. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over cheeses and vegetables.
07 - Present immediately alongside chilled zero-proof sparkling beverages for guests to pour and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone at the table gets to feel celebrated, whether they're choosing to skip alcohol or just want something lighter and brighter.
  • It comes together in under an hour with zero cooking stress, leaving you free to actually enjoy your guests instead of being tied to the kitchen.
  • The combination of creamy cheeses, crisp fruits, and that satisfying crunch creates such a complete flavor experience that nobody misses anything.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything with this spread—keep those sparkling drinks cold until the very moment they're poured, and don't assemble the board more than thirty minutes before serving or the cucumbers and tomatoes will start releasing water.
  • The goat cheese absolutely must be at room temperature to spread properly, but the ricotta can stay cool. This small detail makes the difference between a board that's effortless to eat from and one that's frustrating.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper under your board or platter if you're worried about cheese staining the wood—it looks intentional and makes cleanup so much easier.
  • Prep everything the night before except for assembly—slice and store vegetables in airtight containers, toast the bread, chill the drinks, and arrange the decorative elements in small bowls so that on the day of your party, you're just putting puzzle pieces together.
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