This blog post is all about setting up a bridal shower mimosa bar.
One of the best things about hosting a bridal shower is that you get to have a mimosa bar. This is a part of the bridal shower food and drink that your guests will look forward to. This is a chance to get creative and have various features for the mimosa bar.
So let’s get started with everything you need to know about a bridal shower mimosa bar. The popular attraction at weddings, anniversaries, or a bottomless mimosa brunch.
First off… What is a mimosa?
A mimosa is an alcoholic drink that contains champagne and citrusy fruit juice. The most popular juice for a mimosa is orange juice but you could have other juices available at the mimosa bar.
How do you make a bridal shower mimosa bar?
So you want to have a designated table just for mimosas. At that table, you will need champagne glasses. You could get them custom made or get traditional ones. You could even purchase disposable ones for less mess.
The next thing you will need is champagne and an assortment of juices. You will need several bottle of champagne because it is the main ingredient for the mimosa. Make sure that the champagne is chilled because it is disgusting when it is not. You could do this by keeping it in the fridge the night before or by keeping the bottles on ice.
The juices should be present in the front of the mimosa bar so that guests could know their options for mixes. It is a good idea to have juices of different colors so that it makes the mimosa bar stand out.
The last thing you will need (and it is optional) is some fruit to garnish your drink. You will see several examples of this in the pictures in this blog post.
What juices do you use for a bridal shower mimosa bar?
The most popular of the juices is orange juice. Orange juice is popular because a bridal shower is typically around brunch time where it is a good option. But a mimosa bar could include any juice you like peach nectar, cranberry juice, mango juice or pineapple juice. The trick is to have a variety of different color juices to make the mimosa bar stand out.
Some other juices you could use for your mimosa bar are strawberry purée, watermelon juice, pomegranate juice, and other juice cocktails. You’d want to have more orange juice available than any of the other juices.
Best Champagne for bridal shower mimosa
When researching this, we found that Prosecco is the best champagne for mimosas. This sparkling champagne goes very well with fruit juices. It a great choice for morning spirit cocktails.
Instructions for making a mimosa
Making a mimosa is the easy. All you do is pour some champagne, then add a splash of fruit and finally garnish it with fruit. An there you have it, your mimosa to celebrate the bride to be.
SIP, SIP!! Apple cider mimosa with cinnamon rim is a thing… 🍎 🍎!!! It is crispy and light, with just the right amount of sweetness!!
Bridal Shower mimosa bar sign
It would be a good idea to have sign for your mimosa bar. It looks good for pictures and it gives instructions to the guests. The best sign for the mimosa bar could be a framed print out or a banner. The style you choose depends on the size of the mimosa bar.
Conclusion
And now you know everything there is to know about a bridal shower mimosa bar. You know all of the steps to take when creating your fabulous mimosa bars. You have an idea of what kind of champagne and juice your mimosa bar could provide. You even have an idea for fruit garnishes to top off the drink.
For more bridal shower drink ideas see this article. Check out our Pinterest page for more bridal shower inspiration. Once you have your mimosa bar all setup, tag us on Instagram so we can see your creations.
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This blog post was all about a bridal shower mimosa bar.
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