How to Create the Perfect Gin Snack Board

Tasting platters are the ideal accompaniment to gin, and having the right selection of flavours not only helps line the stomach, it also helps to enhance the flavours of the craft gin you selected in your gin tasting in Melbourne. Here are some tasty tips on creating snack platters from our bar in Richmond.



Be Cheesy

Cheese is a great companion to many types of alcohol, not just wine. It’s a good idea to have at least two cheeses on your board, each with a contrasting flavour, like a soft, creamy camembert or a rich, decadent goat’s cheese paired with a sharp, crumby mature cheddar or Manchego.

Seasonal Fruits

When it comes to selecting the right fruits, choose products that are in season and connect with your chosen craft gin. Think back to your gin tasting in Melbourne (or pour yourself a refreshing tester) and see what flavours you get. Some gins are fresh and citrusy, others are floral or have deep berry flavours. If in doubt, pick the classics – strawberries, cherries, blueberries, grapes and figs.

Savoury Touches

The great thing about gin snack platters is that you can bring sweet and savoury together to great effect, with the sugary fruits complimenting the gin and the salty savoury snacks balancing the flavour. Good items to have on your platter include cured meats and salami, salty roasted nuts, brined olives and pickles.

Don’t Forget Your Bread

No snack platter is complete without breads! You can offer a few starchy accompaniments to your craft gin, fruits and cured meats like salty crackers, fresh French baguette, Melba toast or oatcakes. These help ad crunch and texture to your platter.

Putting Your Platter Together

Assembling you platter is easy, just remember to go rustic and relaxed. Our bar in Richmond recommends fanning out a few of your main ingredients at each edge of the platter, then filling it in towards the centre, making sure that each side of the platter has fairly equal amounts of goodies to ensure no one has to stretch too far. Keep sauces and dips in separate bowels on the platter, scatter some of your prettiest ingredients to make them a feature, and add any little extras you like, like edible flowers or garnishes.

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