Let’s talk about bubbly and juice and how to make a mimosa bar. This is perfect for your next brunch, party or girls night in (and is also perfect for any occasion!)
A mimosa bar is a fun, festive, and easy way to elevate any gathering, from brunch with friends to bridal showers or holiday celebrations. With just a few simple steps, you can create a gorgeous DIY mimosa bar that will wow your guests and make hosting a breeze. Here’s everything you need to know to set up your own mimosa bar.
Why You’ll Love This Mimosa Bar
- Minimal setup, big payoff: With just champagne (or sparkling wine), juice options, and fun garnishes, your bar is ready in minutes – ideal for busy days.
- Customizable for guests: Everyone can mix their own drink – from classic orange juice mimosas to creative flavor combos.
- Entertaining made easy: It’s perfect for brunches, showers, holiday gatherings, and casual weekends – and requires no bartender.
- Fresh and fun: Fresh fruit garnishes add color, flavor, and flair without complicating things.
What You’ll Need
1. Champagne or Sparkling Wine:
The star of the show! Choose a dry or semi-dry sparkling wine, like Prosecco or Cava, as the sweetness of the juices will balance it out. Have about 1 bottle for every 3-4 guests.
2. Juice Options:
Offer a variety of juices to cater to different tastes. Classic orange juice is a must, but consider adding options like:
- Cranberry juice
- Pineapple juice
- Grapefruit juice
- Mango nectar
- Peach purée (for Bellinis)
3. Fresh Fruits for Garnish:
Provide a selection of fruits for guests to garnish their drinks. Some great options include:
- Orange slices
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate seeds
4. Glassware:
Champagne flutes are ideal, but stemless glasses or even plastic cups work well for casual gatherings. Arrange the glasses neatly on a tray or table.
5. Ice Bucket:
Keep the champagne chilled in an ice bucket to maintain its refreshing bubbles throughout the event.
6. Labels and Decorations:
Add a personal touch with labels for the juices and a sign that says “Mimosa Bar” to guide your guests. Flowers, greenery, or a festive tablecloth can enhance the look.
How to make a mimosa bar:
- Arrange fresh fruit on a plate.
- Open champagne bottle.
- Open fruit juices.
- Set up on a table and instruct guests to pour half the glass full of champagne, the remaining half glass full of fruit juice, and then to top with desired fruit.
- Enjoy!
Customizations
- Mix up juices: Offer orange, grapefruit, pineapple, mango nectar, or peach purée to inspire different mimosa combos.
- Add liqueurs: For extra flair, include a splash of peach schnapps, elderflower liqueur, or orange liqueur guests can add.
- Go non-alcoholic: Use sparkling cider or alcohol-free sparkling juice so everyone can enjoy a mocktail version.
- Herb & fruit garnishes: Fresh mint, basil, raspberries, or citrus wheels add color and subtle flavor.
- Frozen fruit ice cubes: Freeze berries or citrus pieces in water for fruity ice that chills drinks without diluting the bubbles.
Tips for Success
- Plan the Quantities: Ensure you have enough champagne and juice for your guest count. A good rule of thumb is to provide about 4-6 ounces of juice per person.
- Accommodate Non-Drinkers: Include sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling cider so everyone can enjoy the fun.
- Keep It Simple: While variety is great, you don’t need every juice under the sun. Stick to 3-4 options to keep things manageable.
- Make It Interactive: Encourage guests to mix and match juices and garnishes to create their own signature mimosa. It’s a great conversation starter!
I also found disposable mimosa glasses (like these ones), these are perfect if you’re having a bridal shower or party and don’t have 20 champagne flutes laying around.
After all your items are placed on a table, guests can choose what combination to make! Here are four different ones for some ideas:
FAQs for a mimosa bar
- How much sparkling wine should I plan per person? A good rule of thumb is about a bottle of bubbly for every 3-4 guests, but that may vary based on how much people drink.
- Can I include mocktails or non-alcoholic options? Absolutely – serving sparkling cider, club soda, or alcohol-free sparkling juice keeps the bar inclusive for all guests.
- Do I need fancy glassware for a mimosa bar? Champagne flutes are classic, but stemless glasses or even stylish plastic flutes work – especially for casual gatherings.
- What juices are best besides orange? Try grapefruit, cranberry, pineapple, mango, or pomegranate for bright flavor variety.
- How can I keep juices from looking messy on the table? Pour juices into clear pitchers or carafes and add labels — it looks classy and helps guests know what they’re choosing.
Cheers to making a mimosa bar!
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Creating a mimosa bar is a simple way to bring joy and elegance to your event. With a little preparation, your guests will be talking about your fabulous setup long after the last sip. Cheers to effortless entertaining!
How to Make a Mimosa Bar
Ingredients
- Champagne (1 bottle per 8 mimosas)
- Different juices I had small bottles of orange juice, raspberry lemonade, limeade, and pomegranate juice
- Fresh fruit I had raspberries, cranberries, lemon wedges, and orange slices
- Champagne flutes I used disposable ones
Instructions
- Arrange fresh fruit on a plate
- Open Champagne bottle
- Open fruit juices
- Set up on a table and instruct guests to pour half the glass full of champagne, the remaining half glass full of fruit juice, and then to top with desired fruit. Enjoy!
CAROL WAGERS says
Thanks. Needed some help, got it here. Carol
Sweetphi says
So happy to hear it 🙂
bridgid says
I LOVE this idea! I love pineapple juice and champagne. I also love cherry & lime together. Maybe cherry lime rickey juice with champagne? Hmmm…my birthday is in a few days, I may just have to do this. 🙂
Sweetphi says
So glad you like this idea, and love your different flavor combinations
Kristy says
If your going to the expense of a mimosa bar go to the dollar store and purchase glass champagne glasses. A toast just isn’t the same with plastic.
Sweetphi says
That’s such a great idea! I usually like getting the plastic cups because clean up is so easy lol, but you’re right, there’s nothing like clinking glasses 🙂
Jane says
Sounds like a great idea! I’m having trouble finding cool disposable champagne glasses. Can you clue me in on where to get these? Thanks for,your help!
Sweetphi says
Hi Jane, great question! I usually just order mine off of Amazon – like these http://amzn.to/29OPjPM hope that helps 🙂
Marissa Kay (@intrepidmoves) says
Hosting my first Easter Brunch this year. Can’t wait to do this!
Sweetphi says
I think you’ll love it, mimosas are the best! Thank you so much for commenting!
grabbestoffersus says
Mimosa bar is really great drink for any festival, thank you for sharing on this blog.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for commenting, I’m so glad you enjoy the mimosa bar tutorial, and I totally agree, mimosa bars are great for any festival 🙂
Lynn Lovejoy says
I LOVE this!!! We are gonna do a mimosa bar for my French-themed shower so I’m super pumped 🙂 I love the story and how you looked up the story and now I feel extra cool because I know it 🙂 I too envisioned a beautiful Parisian woman drinking this (you know I love all things French) so we are clearly best friends! Wish I could have a few with you right now!!
Sweetphi says
This definitely would be perfect for a French-themed bridal shower (or let’s be real, it would be perfect for anytime lol!) I just HAD to look up the story, I didn’t want to fabricate history lol. Here’s to wishing we could be enjoying some mimosas together!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
I love love love mimosas! It sounds cliche, but pink champagne in mimosas make them so pretty! : ) Happy New Year my dearest Phi!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Abby, pink champagne and mimosa are definitely a fave of mine, they’re so girly, right? Happy New Years to you as well 🙂
wearenotmartha says
Mimosa bars are one of my all-time favorite things to put together at a brunch gathering. Yours looks gorgeous!!
Sues
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Sues! Mimosa bars are just amazing, aren’t they?
Karis says
I agree, mimosas would be an ideal New Year’s Eve drink. Champagne is typically way too dry for me to drink on it’s own. I’ve found that prosecco is a nice alternative to champagne for mimosas.
Sweetphi says
Champagne is usually too dry for me too on it’s own, glad I’m not the only one 🙂 I’ll have to try prosecco with mimosas too! Thanks as always for your amazing comments and suggestions, you always have me trying new things 🙂