Learn how to set up a DIY mimosa bar in any corner of your home! These mimosa bar ideas will add sophisticated charm to all of your spring and summer entertaining.
A mimosa is the ultimate celebratory cocktail for bridal showers, Mother’s Day, and weekend brunches with friends. They are simple to make, and yet feel incredibly special with a few little elegant touches.
Create this fun and festive mimosa bar with these easy tips, tricks and complete recipe guide!
I’m a big fan of fresh, homemade cocktails, but I also love setting up a bar where guests can keep the drinks flowing on their own. It keeps entertaining easy for both the guests and the hostess.
Have you seen this cute mojito bar and our margarita bar? So perfect for summertime parties and one of the best Baby Shower Recipes.
When you set this up, your guests won’t wait around with a dry glass, wondering how to mix a cocktail. Plus, you’ll get to relax and enjoy your company. It’s a win for all, especially when mimosas are the star of the show.
I love sharing my favorite party ideas with you. Let’s dive into setting up this simple mimosa bar for some cute summer entertaining inspiration!
How to Set Up a Mimosa Bar
Here’s what you’ll need to create a fabulous display!
- Champagne glasses – for serving these delicious cocktails!
- Fresh fruit juice – Squeeze your own if you’d like, or of course feel free to buy pre-made juices. Serve in juice carafes for a pretty touch. This Grapefruit Mimosa is just one example of many!
- Champagne – Of course, it’s the star of the show. See below for the best champagne options for your mimosa bar! Or, make Prosecco Mimosas instead!
- Orange Liqueur – Optional, but try a splash of Cointreau or Triple Sec, or even bitters. We even added lemon and orange bitters to our mimosa bar for extra fun and flavorful additions.
- Garnish – Think fresh fruit, fresh flowers, or even herbs. Strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blueberries are great options. You could also garnish with basil, rosemary or thyme.
Serve any of these Combinations
Tips
- Chill your Champagne or Prosecco in a wine bucket for best presentation and flavor.
- Use ice if you’d like, but mimosas are best served chilled and without ice to water them down.
- We used these pretty jars with gold spouts for the bitters and these gorgeous carafes for the juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Create a display of champagne flutes, champagne or prosecco, fresh squeezed juices, and fresh fruits and herbs for garnish. Add equal parts juice and champagne to flute, and top with an optional splash of bitters or Cointreau with your garnish if desired.
Orange juice is of course the classic option. Consider more of the following purée and juice options for an incredible flavor selection: peach, mango, strawberry, blackberry, watermelon, pineapple and even pomegranate.
If you’re serving a crowd, give guests a variety. Many experts would agree that best Champagne for mimosas isn’t Champagne at all – try a Prosecco instead.
Another great option to try is Cava, which is a dry Spanish sparkling wine.
Best Champagne for a Mimosa Bar
When we set up our Mimosa bar, we used a bottle of La Marca Prosecco, a Chandon Brut, and a Gruet Brut Sparkling Rosé for delicious variety and color.
Prep Ahead
- Squeeze fresh juices 24 hours prior to serving.
- Slice and prep fresh fruit for garnish up to 24 hours in advance.
How to Decorate a Mimosa Bar
- It’s always a great idea to give guests a little recipe guidance. Use a chalkboard or this FREE printable Mimosa bar sign to suggest recipe combinations and directions as they create their masterpieces.
- The cocktails themselves are the star of this show, so you won’t need much decor.
- Personally, I like to invest in things that have a second use if I’m going to buy anything new for decorating a party. Consider charming towels or placemats that will work in your decor elsewhere.
- Trays are an easy way to dress up any drink station, and it makes it easier to gather ingredients. Consider labeling ingredients as well, to help guests know what they’re adding to their concoctions.
- Of course, a gorgeous floral arrangement is the easiest way to add a festive touch to any bar area for a party! Check out this arrangement of ranunculus, a hydrangea centerpiece, or learn how to arrange tulips.
Mimosa Bar
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Prosecco (Or your favorite Champagne or sparkling wine) Plan for one bottle per 8 mimosas
- 24 ounces Juice (Orange juice or any options listed in notes) Serve a variety of options
Optional
- 4 ounces Cointreau ½ ounce per mimosa (Sub with Triple Sec or Bitters)
- 1 cup Berries or other fruits for garnish
Instructions
- Prep – Chop fresh herbs, fruits and berries for garnishes. Chill juices and Champagne up to 24 hours ahead. If possible, serve them in a beverage tub filled with ice to stay chilled.1 bottle Prosecco, 24 ounces Juice
- Add stemware, Champagne and juices to your mimosa bar before serving.
- To create a mimosa, simply fill each champagne flute with 2-3 ounces fruit juice, and top off with Champagne. Add a splash of orange liqueur or bitters if you'd like.4 ounces Cointreau
- Garnish and celebrate! Cheers!1 cup Berries or other fruits
Julie’s Tips
- Choose your favorite Champagne. Dry Prosecco and Cava bottles are also excellent options. Always chill prior to serving.
- Fruit juices and purées can go well beyond orange juice – try strawberry, watermelon, peach, pomegranate, cranberry, and so many others!
- Garnish with gorgeous fresh herbs and a variety of fruits and berries.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
