Refreshing Spring Berry Mimosa Bar Setup
A vibrant and easy-to-assemble mimosa bar featuring fresh berries, sparkling wine, and fresh juices, perfect for elegant spring gatherings and casual brunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Sparkling wine or Champagne (brut or extra dry, chilled)
- Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- Pomegranate juice (optional)
- Peach nectar or puree
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Mint sprigs (optional)
- Edible flowers like pansies or violets (optional)
- Simple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prep the berries by rinsing under cold water and patting dry. Hull and slice strawberries and place all berries in separate bowls or serving dishes.
- Optionally macerate the berries by tossing them with a teaspoon of sugar or a drizzle of honey and letting them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to release juices.
- Chill the sparkling wine and juices in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or use an ice bucket to chill for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prepare garnishes by washing and drying fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers, placing them in small bowls or jars.
- Set up the mimosa bar by arranging sparkling wine, juices, sparkling water, berries, and garnishes attractively using pitchers or carafes for liquids and bowls for berries. Provide spoons or tongs for serving.
- Place flute glasses or preferred glassware nearby with instructions on how to build a mimosa: fill halfway with juice, top with sparkling wine, add berries and a sprig of mint.
- Encourage guests to mix and match flavors and enjoy. Keep extra sparkling wine chilled and replenish berries as needed.
Notes
Pour juice first, then gently add sparkling wine down the side of the glass to control fizz. Keep berries in shallow dishes to avoid bruising. Macerating berries with sugar or honey enhances natural sweetness. Chill all liquids well in advance. Set up mimosa bar just before guests arrive for freshness. Leftover berries keep up to 2 days refrigerated; leftover sparkling wine keeps fizz up to 2 days if corked tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 6-8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
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