How to make strawberry rose garnishes!

Why pay big money for real roses when it takes 2 minutes to carve up some edible ones? Surprise your sweetie this Valentine’s day with your slicing skills, and for these strawberry rose garnishes all you need is a few large strawberries and a paring knife!

Start by cutting a small slice on the outer portion of a large washed strawberry almost to the bottom, and then bending the knife horizontally to push the “petal” out further.

Make the next slice overlapping the first, and continue this technique all the way around the strawberry.

After you have made a complete overlapping circle, cut another layer- making sure that the slices are placed in between the petals of the first layer:

Cut overlapping layers all the way around the strawberry to form a second layer.

If you have enough room to cut a third layer of petals, go for it, otherwise skip to the next step.

Cut the remaining center of the berry in halves, thirds, or quarters- as long at they are thick enough to stand up straight.

Place them on a breakfast or dessert tray, add one to a clear glass jar filled with Clique Vodka for a heartfelt infusion, drizzle them in chocolate, or try garnishing a RedVelvet-tini with homemade creme de cacao!