I look at a cheese board as an art project. It’s about colors, textures, and making it look as good as it tastes. When I’m creating mine, I usually just go with the flow and let the ingredients guide me. But if you want a little structure, here’s a step-by-step you can follow to recreate my Cucumber Basil Hugo Spritz board the perfect pairing for a light, floral cocktail. 🍸

1. Prepare cheese
• Place burrata at 12 o’clock on your board. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with basil leaves.
• Place goat cheese at 10 o’clock, drizzle with honey. Add brie wedge near the bottom.
2. Add meats
• Fold prosciutto into loose ribbons and place at 4 o’clock.
3. Arrange fresh produce
• Scatter cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes through the center.
• Add grapes or pears at 6 o’clock for sweetness.
4. Add crunch
• Fan crackers at 2 o’clock.
• Place breadsticks (some wrapped in prosciutto) near crackers.
5. Finish with extras
• Add bowls of olives and almonds around the board.
• Tuck basil sprigs in open spaces for freshness and color.
• Place honey in a small dish on the side.