Make Your Own Mimosa Bar

Hosting a brunch party at your place is a creative way to get some friends together. When having guests over for a brunch party, providing some classic brunch drinks is an absolute must. To surprise your guests and mix it up a little, consider putting together a make your own mimosa bar. There are a few benefits, first, it cuts out the host having to play bartender for the evening. It also gives your guests something to keep themselves occupied with while you might be preparing or setting out the food.

To get started, you will need to spend a few minutes writing out your grocery list. The basic necessities include a base which is typically champagne, as well as an array of fruit juice mixers and lively garnishes. Having some cute straws or stirrers is definitely not a necessity, but it would surely impress your guests and enhance the overall party experience.

Regarding the base, of course you will need champagne, but you can also offer some variance with options like an inexpensive prosecco, rose, or any other sparkling wine that tickles your curiosity. Also consider getting some sparkling grape juice in case any of your guests want to skip the alcohol part, but still want to make their own refreshing fruity beverage. This is a great solution to offer for children and teens in attendance at your brunch event, as it offers flexibility for the whole group.

Grab a few pitchers or carafes for your juices. If this is not something you already have, the small investment is well worth it for regular use and future events. Other than the obvious orange juice, some popular options to consider include pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, cran-apple or cran-raspberry, blackberry, and tropical mango passionfruit. You can use the juice filled carafes as decor, making them the focal point of your set up. Using colorful juices, will give you a colorful display.

Another important part is labeling. You will want to label all your ingredients to make it easy for your guests. I suggest tying the label directly to the carafe, to avoid confusion after your guests dig into their mimosa bar.

From there, you will want to set up the fruit and garnish part of your mimosa bar. Offer some options for a fruit focused garnish, perhaps strawberries on a pick, sliced peaches, berried, chunks of pineapple or any other of your favorites. This can also be the perfect chance to use up some leftover fruit that you already have in the house, before it spoils and goes to waste. You can set your fruits out on a small platter or a series of little bowls.

Now you are ready to host a delightful, interaction brunch for your guests.