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Ultimate DIY Citrus Mimosa Bar

A vibrant, customizable brunch beverage station featuring assorted fresh fruit juices, chilled sparkling wine, and abundant citrus garnishes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 guests
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

The Bubbly
  • 4 bottles Dry Sparkling Wine Prosecco or Cava, 750ml each, well chilled
  • 2 bottles Sparkling Water or Cider for non-alcoholic mockmosas
The Juices
  • 64 oz Orange Juice high quality, chilled
  • 64 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice chilled
  • 32 oz Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice chilled
Fresh Garnishes
  • 4 large Ruby Red Grapefruits halved and sliced
  • 6 large Naval Oranges sliced into rounds and wedges
  • 5 whole Lemons cut into wedges
  • 5 whole Limes cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Champagne flutes
  • Clear glass carafes or bottles
  • Ice bucket
  • Large Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. The day before your event, place all sparkling wine, sparkling water, and juices in the refrigerator to thoroughly chill.
  2. Wash all citrus fruits. Slice half of the grapefruits and oranges into decorative rounds. Cut the lemons and limes into small wedges. Leave some grapefruits simply halved for a rustic display.
  3. Transfer the chilled juices into clear glass carafes or decorative glass bottles. If using swing-top bottles, leave them unsealed for easy pouring.
  4. Set up your station on a sturdy table. Place an ice bucket in the center or back to hold the sparkling wine.
  5. Arrange the champagne flutes neatly at the front of the table for easy access.
  6. Place a large cutting board on the table and generously pile the freshly cut citrus fruits, allowing them to look abundant and colorful.
  7. Add fresh floral arrangements, like pink and orange gerbera daisies, to tie the color palette together.
  8. Right as guests arrive, open the first bottles of sparkling wine, place them in the ice bucket, and invite guests to mix their perfect drink (pouring bubbly first, then juice).

Notes

Always pour the sparkling wine into the flute first, followed by the juice. This naturally mixes the drink without needing to stir, preserving the carbonation.