How to Setup a Holiday Mimosa Bar
This holiday season are you looking to turn things up a notch? Want to get a bit creative and add some excitement to your next gathering? Keep reading cause I am going to teach you how to set up the perfect holiday mimosa bar!
When it comes to setting up the perfect holiday mimosa bar, keep in mind that this can also be utilized to create the perfect bridal shower mimosa bar, baby shower mimosa bar, seasonal mimosa bar, etc… Just about any gathering these tips and tricks make any gathering a bit interactive and fun. So let’s get ready to pop a bottle of champagne (or two) this holiday season and create the perfect holiday mimosa bar!
*Please note the recipes in this post are winter/holiday focused- but I also have some great Fall Inspired Mimosas HERE!*
What You Need For The Perfect Holiday Mimosa Bar
- Champagne Flutes
- Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Cider, or Champagne
- Selection of Fruits for garnishing
- Section of decor for garnishes (candy canes, rosemary twigs, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, etc)
- Juice Options (for these we are using a few ranging from White Cranberry Juice to Pear Nectar Juice)
- A few additional mix-ins (for this bar we are using Peppermint Schnapps and Apple Cider for a drink or two)
White Cranberry Christmas Mimosa
Ingredients
- 3 oz Sparkling Wine
- 2 oz White Cranberry Juice
- Fresh Cranberries for garnish
- Fresh Rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Start with a chilled glass from the mimosa bar.
- Pour 3 oz of your chosen sparkling wine into the glass.
- Add White Cranberry Juice into the glass
- Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish your mimosa with a few cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
- Drink responsibly and Enjoy!
Pear Mimosa
Ingredients
- 3 oz Sparkling Wine
- 2 oz Pear Nectar
- Fresh Pear thinly sliced for garnish
- Fresh Thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Start with a chilled glass from the mimosa bar
- Pour 3oz of your chose sparkling wine into the glass
- Add the Pear Nectar to the glass
- Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients
- Garnish your Pear Mimosa with fresh pear slices and thyme
- Drink Responsibly and Enjoy
Setting Up Your Holiday Mimosa Bar
// CHOOSE YOUR BUBBLY // For your bubbly this can range from your favorite Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, Brut Champagne, or even go non-alcoholic with Sparkling Cider or even Sparkling Water can be a great substitute.
// ADD YOUR FAVORITE DECORATIVE TOUCHES // Just a few small decorative touches are perfect for this- because you want the mimosa bar to be the main focal point. But adding a few things like a great runner, some ornaments, even some fun flowers can all turn this into the perfect glamorous mimosa bar.
// CREATE PERFECT PAIRINGS // Whether it is creating great bites and appetizers on the side or your favorite caviar – you can add a bit of something for everyone from salty snacks (think potato chips and caviar all the way to the savory bites of a great mushroom crostini).
// CHILLED CHAMPAGNE FLUTES // I love serving the mimosa bar with chilled glasses. I use a mix of champagne flutes and seamless flutes. You can chill them all in advance and have them ready for guest upon arrival- or running out of time? Make sure to chill all the juices and wines beforehand to ensure the drinks will be nice and crisp.
// TABLE CARDS // I like to keep a mimosa pretty streamlined and interactive. Some guests will create their own concoctions, but I like to sometimes have a table card with the mimosa recipe on it to help guests navigate the garnishes, and mix-ins to ensure they have a delicious experience.
// GARNISHMENTS // Place all small bowls of garnishments such as fresh fruit slices, herbs, cranberries, mint leaves, cinnamon sticks, etc at the bar so guests know to garnish their mimosa.
// GLASS RIMMING // To help make sure this is easy I have a few shallow plates set up with crushed candy canes, brown sugar and regular cane sugar set up for guests to rim their glasses if they choose to.
Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Mimosa
Ingredients
- 3 oz Sparkling Wine
- 1 oz Apple Cider
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- Cinnamon Stick for garnish
- Apple Slice thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Start with a chilled glass from the mimosa bar.
- Pour 3 oz of your chosen sparkling wine into the glass.
- Pour the Apple Cider and the Cranberry Juice into glass
- Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish your mimosa with a fresh cinnamon stick and a apple slice
- Drink Responsibly and Enjoy.
Peppermint Mimosa
Ingredients
- 3 oz Sparkling Wine
- 1 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- Crushed Candy Canes for garnish // rimming the glass
- Candy Cane or Peppermint Stick for garnish
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice optional for a little extra festive
Instructions
- Start with a chilled glass from the mimosa bar.
- Pour 3 oz of your chosen sparkling wine into the glass.
- Add the Peppermint Schnapps to the glass
- Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- Rim your mimosa glass (optional) with crushed candy cane
- Garnish your mimosa with a candy cane or peppermint stick
- Drink Responsibly and Enjoy.
The Perfect Holiday Mimosa Bar
Looking for the perfectly festive yet interactive way for guest this holiday season? Here is everything you need to know on making your perfect holiday mimosa bar plus four perfect holiday mimosa recipes!
There you have a few of my favorite tips and tricks to setting up the perfect holiday mimosa bar. From the perfectly chilled glasses to four delicious mimosa recipes, I hope this holiday season you will make a splash with this fun, delicious and interactive mimosa bar for your holiday gatherings. If you make a holiday mimosa bar this year – be sure to let me know in the comments below…
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