Your guide to How to Make the Ultimate Mimosa Bar<\/strong>!<\/p>\n No matter what time of year it is, mimosa bars are always a great idea! Whether for a wedding or baby shower, celebration, or heck, even Sunday football, your brunch needs a mimosa. And we’re here to show you how to create the best Mimosa Bar<\/strong> along with some fun ways to jazz up the average orange juice version.<\/p>\n As much as I’m a straight up Champagne<\/a> gal (if you’ve been following this site for any reasonable time, you know sparkling wine<\/a> is my favorite beverage in the world!), I also love a fresh fruit mimosa on a lazy weekend morning. And whether you are planning a holiday cocktail party<\/a>, or an elegant Oscar’s party, having a plan makes the experience easier.<\/p>\n Most people think of brunch and mimosas as a spring thing or something for a wedding shower. But they don’t have to be! I’m on team brunch year-round, and you should be too. Like our Christmas Mimosa<\/a>.<\/p>\n The fall season is a great way to use up the rest of your fresh fruit by turning it into a purée, or even “Vindulge” in a little apple cider mimosa<\/a>. Whatever season it is, there are many ways to sway from that traditional orange juice mimosa. And why not make it a family friendly event and invite your friends (and the kids) to your mimosa bar party (kid-friendly non-alcoholic versions included here too)?!<\/p>\n Here are a few tips from what we’ve learned from years as caterers and event planners on throwing one heck of a brunch and mimosa bar party!<\/p>\n First off, avoid true Champagne. While it’s my favorite beverage in the world, it’s also pricey (starting at around $40 per bottle) and best drunk without any fruit or puree. <\/p>\n Learn More about the difference between Champagne and sparkling wines<\/a> made elsewhere?<\/em><\/p>\n Instead <\/strong>opt for something in the $10-$15 range, and look for Cava from Spain<\/strong> or Prosecco from Italy<\/strong>. The later is my go-to, as there’s a nice fruitiness to the wine that will complement the fruit in the juice. <\/strong><\/p>\n Go for DRY!<\/strong> Your juices will add enough sweetness, so you don’t want to compete with that. On the label search for “BRUT” (which means dry). Avoid labels that say “extra dry” which actually means there’s residual sugar in the wine (aka sweeter). So Brut will be your best and safest option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Well, you’ve gotta have some classic orange juice at your mimosa bar. But if you can, try to use fresh squeezed orange juice for the best and freshest flavor. If you need to buy it, go for one that contains pulp as it’s closer to fresh squeezed that way.<\/p>\n For other fruit juice options, go with what’s in season. Late summer mimosas are amazing with fresh peach purée (Bellini) or even watermelon. Apple cider is abundant in the fall. <\/p>\n My favorite juices for Mimosas include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Aim for 4-6 different juices for variety at your mimosa bar. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Take your fresh fruit, peel any outside skin and remove any cores, and mix in a blender until liquefied. This is more of a Bellini style since the fruit is puréed and thicker than store bought juice. But these are so much more delicious (in my book) than thinner store bought juices and will look great at any mimosa bar. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Encourage your guests to experiment with different combinations and garnishes.<\/p>\n Try a couple different flavors together (I love the combination of peach pineapple).<\/p>\n Add some herbs (like blackberry with a sprig of fresh mint).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you have children, or other underaged guests, or those who don’t partake in alcohol, there are plenty of options for them as well. Instead of sparkling wine use club soda (or plain La Croix). The kids absolutely love them! Let them have fun and make their own flavor combinations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Consider adding a slushie option too like our Aperol Spritz Slushie<\/a> or our Rosé Wine Slushie<\/a>.<\/p>\n Plan on 1 bottle of cava or Prosecco for every 3 people. This is a good estimate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A Bellini is a mimosa variation made from a combination sparkling wine (typically Prosecco) and peach purée versus a filtered fruit juice. It’s a great option to have at any at home mimosa bar party.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This mimosa guide was first published in September of 2018 and updated with new details, tools, and photos in April of 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Get a signed copy of our cookbook! Order Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you like this recipe and ideas we’d truly appreciate it if you would give this recipe a star review! And if you share any of your pics on Instagram<\/a> use the hashtag #vindulge. 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\nIngredients For A Mimosa Bar<\/h2>\n
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\nThe Best Sparkling Wine for a Mimosa<\/h2>\n
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\nHow much sparkling wine or Champagne for a Mimosa?<\/h2>\n
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\nBest Juices for Mimosas<\/h2>\n
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\nTo Make a Fruit Purée<\/h2>\n
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\nMake it Family Friendly and Non-Alcoholic<\/h2>\n
\nDecorations and Props for a Mimosa Bar<\/h2>\n
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\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nMimosa Bar Recipe Ideas<\/h2>\n