What is a mimosa bar?
It’s the best thing that has ever happened to mimosas…
…and your next brunch gathering. Simply said, it’s a deconstructed…
…do-it-yourself version of the classic mimosa, with champagne, orange juice…
…and a few extra garnishes thrown in for good measure.
Guests are encouraged to serve themselves, pouring…
..and garnishing their beverages as desired.
Let’s hear Rose’s problem…
I will host a party this weekend and…
..I don’t know how to make a mimosa bar….
I really want to make people I invite impressed.…
mimosa brunches aren’t intended to get anyone hammered or be the stepping stone to the dance floor and get the party started.
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Here we go…
How Much Champagne for Mimosa Bar
The general rule is that every 750ml bottle of wine produces 6 to 8 mimosas….
Think about how many people you host, how many drinks will each guest…
…probably have (probably 2 to 3) and calculate accordingly.
In the mimosa bar you know that mimosas are generally made…
…with equal parts champagne and juice. If you know that your…
….guests drink their mimosas with 90% champagne and 10% juice (me!)…
….then plan one bottle for every 2 guests.
Why mimosa bar?
Mimosa bar is a great fun complement for the summer parties…
…brunches and marriage showers. I made one last Sunday for brunch…
…and it’s an enormous hit! Fortunately it takes only a few minutes…
…to set up and for the next years, guests will enjoy it!
Depending on the season, you can change the fruits…
…and the juices served with the Mimosa Bar. Every day I share my favorite…
…setup Mimosa Bar and some fun seasonal facilities below!
Oh wait, you can check for more details about best champagne for mimosa…
…as well if you want to get the best result. Throw a bridal shower or a bachelor party?
Ladies will love to start the party with their own mimosas!
Hosting an Easter brunch? Concentrate on the perfect frittata…
…while everyone at Mimosa Bar makes their own drinks!
Let’s talk about this first…
How Do You Keep Everything Chilled?
It can certainly be tricky, if you leave a refrigerator…
…to keep different drink ingredients cold.
So, unless you go for the mimosa soup your best bet…
…is to use a big bucket or ice-filled metal beverage bath…
…to store champagne bottles and carafes of fruit juice until you are ready for use.
You have another option if you host a smaller and more informal meeting…
…or if you don’t have a ton of extra ice at hand…
Just wait for the visitors to get drinks from the refrigerator…
….and set up your bar before taking them.
Let’s move on…
Supplies Needed
Tablecloth – this is optional, but I love the bling this gold…
…sequin tablecloth added to the bar!
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Mimosa Bar Sign – In the past, I’ve made my own Mimosa Bar sign…
…with chalkboards and letter boards. This time I opted to buy…
….a Mimosa Bar kit on Amazon which included both the gold sparkly sign…
///“But First Mimosas” and the Mimosa Bar sign you see in this post.
I put it in a white picture frame, that I already owned…
…to display on the Mimosa Bar.
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Glass Bottles – I recommend 3-5 glass bottles to serve a variety of juices.
- PREMIUM QUALITY and DURABLE: These Home brewing Bottles are made from sturdy, transparent glass to reduce the risk of breakage for long-lasting and satisfying repeated use. Can be placed in the refrigerator to keep your beverages cold.
- PERFECT FOR HOMEMADE BEVERAGES: Coming in a 8.5 oz size, these brewing bottles are the perfect accessories for homemade vanilla extract, limoncello, beer, kombucha, salad dressing, juice, flavored cooking oil water, vinegar, cider, herbal extract and much more.
- AIRTIGHT AND LEAK-PROOF TOP: These brewing bottles are thoughtfully fitted with a stainless steel swing top and silicon gasket to lock in freshness and flavor. The airtight gaskets ensure your drinks stay fresh and carbonated. Can be easily opened and reclosed for repeated use.
- EASY TO CLEAN and DISHWASHER SAFE: After use, simply hand wash the brewing bottles with water and soap or simply put it in the dishwasher with other dishes and let the machine do the cleaning for you.
- VALUE SET PACK: Comes in an economical set of 6 glass bottles with bonus gaskets, chalkboard labels & liquid chalk pen and a collapsible silicon funnel. A value set that is appropriate accessorizing your table for any occasion, formal or casual. Impress friends and family and keep the conversation going with their vintage elegan
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Tags for the Bottles – the Mimosa Bar kit that I mentioned above…
…also included the tags you see pictured on the glass bottles in the post.
Use these tags to label the juices so your guests know…
…about the various juice options!
- Tags Size: 10 cm x 5 cm (4 L x 2 W ). Made with high quality 300 GSM paper card.
- The paper tags are nice and sturdy, made of brown kraft paper card and come with hairy twine to tie them onto whatever you are labeling. (New and Old product packing,Random Shipped).
- The kraft labels can be used with markers / stamps, name tags on gifts bags or ink; the kraft tags absorb the ink well without bleeding.
- Great as Christmas gift tags, wedding favour tags, birthday gift tags, baby shower favor tags,or other place name cards.They also can be used as gift tag, confetti, scrapbooking embellishment, cupcake toppers, mason jar tags, handmade cards, cardboard labels or any other craft projects.
- The blank price tags come with a reinforced pre-punched hole with a jute twine attached and convenient to use. Vintage tags are ideal for stamp hang tags, price tags or even product description labe
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Ribbon or strings for the tags – you can use any ribbon or string you have…
…on hand to tie the tags to the bottles. Once again, that handy…
Mimosa Bar kit already came with sparkly gold string for the tags!
- The Kraft gift tags Size: 7 cm x 4 cm (2.7 L x 1.6 W ). Tags are made with high quality 300 GSM paper card.
- The paper tags are nice and sturdy, made of brown kraft paper card and come with hairy twine to tie them onto whatever you are labeling.
- The kraft labels can be used with markers / stamps, name tags on gifts bags or ink; the kraft tags absorb the ink well without bleeding.
- Great for Christmas gift tags, wedding favour tags, birthday gift tags, baby shower favor tags,or other place name cards.They also can be used as gift tag, confetti, scrapbooking embellishment, cupcake toppers, mason jar tags, handmade cards, cardboard labels or any other craft projects.
- The blank price tags come with a reinforced pre-punched hole with a jute twine attached and convenient to use. Vintage tags are ideal for stamp hang tags, price tags or even product description labe
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Champagne Flutes – you can go with glass champagne flutes…
…which are reusable, or plastic champagne flutes…
…which make clean-up super easy.
- Set of 24 shatterproof 9oz crystal clear coupes to display wines, champagnes, sparklings etc.
- Stemless body maintains stability whether glasses are sitting on a table, bar or tray
- Disposable. Reusable. Made of BPA-free, unbreakable, recycled PET plastic. Not dishwasher safe.
- Smooth rounded rims for easy sipping and slightly tapered sides for easy gripping
- For upscale weddings, caterings, banquets, cocktail parties and outdoor use like patio, pool beach etc. Provides the look of glass at the price of plas
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Serving Tray for Fruit – I used a wood serving tray with ramekins to serve the fruit…
You can also simply serve the fruit in bowls, placed on the bar…
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- Ice-Filled Bottom Keeps Dips, Fruits & Vegetables Fresh & Cool for Hours
- 4 removable trays, each tray holds approx.. 2 1/2 cups (16 oz.)
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Assorted Fresh Fruits – for my every day Mimosa Bar…
…stick with berries and serve the Mimosa bar with strawberries…
…blueberries and raspberries.
Check out some of my seasonal mimosa bar…
…ideas below for different fruit options!
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Assorted Fresh Juices – for my every day Mimosa Bar…
…I usually go with a combination of orange, grapefruit…
…pomegranate and pineapple juice. For seasonal options…
check out my ideas below!
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Champagne – I mean, this one is pretty obvious…
…but you definitely need champagne for your mimosa bar!
If you’re serving this bar at a party, brunch or holiday gathering with children…
…you can also add sparkling cider or sparkling grape juice so that the kids…
…can get in on the fun too!
Ice Bucket or Beverage Tub – I like to keep one champagne bottle…
…on ice on the Mimosa Bar, so it stays cold and always ready for refills.
I keep the other bottles in the refrigerator and switch them out as needed…
If you’re hosting a large party or one that extends throughout the day…
I’d recommend a beverage tub to keep the juices and multiple bottles…
…of champagne cold.
- 5 Qt Galvanized Steel Ice Buckets With Bottle Opener.
- This Wine bucket makes the perfect Brunch Décor For your Mimosa bar! Add a touch of rustic farmhouse class.
- Reinforced Sealed bottom for leak Proofing. Keep you Champagne Chilled On The Rocks For Hours!
- Handles for easy repositioning.
- Hand wash recommen
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Optional Extras
Vase of flowers – adds an extra pop of color to the Mimosa Bar!
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Menu of drink recipes – let your guests make up their own combinations…
…or give them some ideas with a Mimosa Menu.
The menu can be written on a chalkboard, or typed, printed out…
…then displayed in an 8″ x 10″ picture frame.
How To Set Up Mimosa Bar
Begin with a fantastic location. With so many potentially dirty liquids involved..
…you don’t want your visitors to have to stand on their tiptoes…
…or negotiate their way through a tiny space in your home…
…to get to the good stuff. Instead, find a location with easy access…
…to all ingredients, such as a bar cart, side table, or countertop.
After that, toss in those components! A bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine…
…orange juice, and ice to keep everything cool are the essentials.
But, like Alex did (more on that later! ), you can choose more…
…than one variety of fruit juice.
“I prefer to provide a variety of garnishes in little bowls,” Eden explains…
“I also placed cocktail napkins on the table to keep things tidy…
…as well as an exquisite tray to separate the drink ‘station’…
…from the rest of the brunch.”
What Are the Best Garnishes for Mimosa Bar
Garnishes are already an out-of-the-box option that aren’t included…
in the standard mimosa recipe, so don’t be afraid to get creative.
Eden usually puts out little bowls of bright berries, orange slices…
…and grapefruit slices for her visitors, as well as festive drink stirs.
Sum Up
Delicious juices, fruits, and, of course, champagne abound…
…at the greatest Mimosa Bar. It takes only 10 minutes to set up…
It’s also ideal for events such as parties, brunches, Christmas, weddings…
…and bridal showers! A simple approach to estimate how much champagne..
…you’ll need for a mimosa bar is to plan one regular size…
….750 ml bottle for every three visitors.
Conclusion
Mimosa bar could make your party more fun. That’s all from me…
Do you have any question around this? Or do you want to contribute…
to give us some cooking tips? Feel free to ask or email us!
I hope this article will help you to make your own mimosa bar.
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