How To Create The Perfect Champagne Bar
This champagne bar is one of the easiest ways to make entertaining feel festive and effortless. With chilled champagne, a few spirits and mixers, and fresh garnishes like fruit and herbs, guests can create their own sparkling cocktails.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle champagne and/or prosecco
- 1 bottle gin
- 1 bottle vodka
- 1 bottle St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 bottle juice (orange, pomegranate, and cranberry)
- 1 pack pop rocks candy
- 1 can seltzer
- 1 glass simple syrup (made with honey, ginger, and rosemary)
- garnishes
- fresh herbs (mint and rosemary)
- fresh fruit (pomegranate arils, citrus, and berries)
- raw turbinado sugar
- sorbet
- decorative ice cubes made with juice and herbs
Instructions
- Chill the Champagne. Place your champagne or prosecco bottles in an ice bucket and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Arrange the Bar. Use a tray or serving board to organize the setup. Place champagne flutes in the center and keep bottles nearby for easy pouring.
- Add Spirits and Mixers. Include a few options like St. Germain, vodka, or bitters so guests can customize their drinks.
- Set Out Garnishes. Offer small bowls of fresh fruit, citrus, and herbs like strawberries, blueberries, lemon, rosemary, or mint.
- Let Guests Build Their Drinks. Guests can pour champagne, add a splash of liqueur or spirits, garnish with fruit or herbs, and enjoy.