From glassware to garnishes, these details will make your next brunch a bash.
When hosting brunch, a mimosa bar is an absolute crowd-pleaser.
We’ve asked expert bartenders and caterers for their best tips on creating a mimosa bar.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Serve With Style
An attractive bar cart provides the ideal serving space for a small mimosa bar.
The goal is to go from glass to garnish with no traffic jams.
Here’s how to do it.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
First, have the glassware organized and positioned on one end of your table or bar cart.
Next, place the Champagne or sparkling wine near the glasses.
Be sure to put the bubbles on icenobody wants a hot mimosa!
Any party bucket will do, but you get bonus points for using your grandmother’s vintage punch bowl!
The selection of fresh juices and any mixers or syrups comes next.
Finally, the fun garnishes should go at the end of the bar.
And there you have it…a perfectly smooth-running mimosa bar with no red lights.
But that doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton on new crystal stemware.
“This would be perfect to elevate the experience.”
And no, you dont need matching sets.
Eclectic collections show off your good eye for style.
There are plenty of booze-free sparkling “wines” available for yummy mocktails.
“you might use sparkling water to sub for Champagne,” says Wilhelm.
Set Out A Variety Of Juices
Orange juice is expected, but why stop there?
Offer several options, so each guest is sure to find one that pleases their palate.
Many consider Valencia oranges one of the best for juicing.
Blood oranges produce a nearly red juice that turns a pretty pink in sparkling wine.
A word of advicedon’t just flop those garnishes on a plate.
Go All Out
Why have a regular mimosa bar when you could have one that sparkles?
Edible flowers are another option for adding an elegant touch to your mimosa bar.
“Then, add mint leaves for muddling, and garnish and serve in julep cups.”
Make Hand-Written Labels
Who’s got the best handwriting in your house?
Tap them to create hand-written labels for juices and garnishes.
Besides adding a touch of class, labels will spare guests from confusing the orange juice with the grapefruit.
Add A Personal Touch
Decorate your mimosa bar with personal touches according to the occasion.
Include a framed photo for a wedding shower or a congratulatory sign for agraduation party.
And a fresh vase of flowers always makes an occasion feel more special.
A little splash is all you need for a big boost of flavor.
