Mimosa Bar For Brunch: 5 Tips To Host A Successful Summer Gathering
Be it in popular culture or across a host of sophisticated social gatherings, serving a mimosa at a summer brunch is a very popular alternative that never goes out of vogue. Brought together by adding about 30 ml of chilled orange juice to 30 ml good quality champagne or sparkling wine, essentially in a 1:1 ratio, this simple cocktail carries a sweet, tangy and tart taste and a slightly fizzy texture.
Such a flavourful and textural combination is well-suited for a summer brunch comprising a number of fresh salads and fruits, fresh creams, quiches, sandwiches and other preparations that compliment the mimosa’s tasting notes. Undoubtedly, setting up a mimosa bar at a summer brunch gathering is an excellent alternative for one hosting an elegant and exquisite affair at home, either out in the garden or on the patio.
Read on below for some handy tips and hacks that can be put to use while setting up a mimosa bar at a summertime brunch gathering hosted at home:
Choose Base Bubblies
One of the first hacks involved in crafting excellent mimosas is picking out base champagnes and sparkling wines which form the primary ingredient of this cocktail. A good quality premium champagne complete with a fizzy and spritzy quality brings textural nuances into the mimosa that are characteristic to this blend. While setting up a mimosa bar that offers cocktail variations, choose base wines like dry or brut champagnes for their textural flair. As well, keep at hand options like sparkling apple cider or soda water for those guests who prefer a non-alcoholic mimosa blend.
Offer Seasonal Juice Variations
Variations can be brought about in the mimosa recipe by offering fruit juices other than a pulpy orange concoction. Go for mixers like oranges, pineapples, peach nectar for adding a tropical touch to the mimosa cocktail. Other variations could come in the form of cranberry, pomegranates and raspberry juice infusions that bring an interesting pinkish, reddish hue into the drink. Including summertime fruit variations will lend the mimosa bar a more seasonal touch.
Complimentary Brunch Menu
Another tip involved in crafting a successful brunch party with a mimosa bar is to plan a menu that pairs well with the mimosa cocktail. The slight effervescence of the mimosa and its tangy and sweet notes are good pairings with dishes like eggs benedict, smoked salmon bagels, spinach and feta quiches full of subtle, savoury notes. Platters of summer fruits as well as lemon ricotta pancakes and cinnamon rolls or even créme fraîche are excellent sweet pairings which complement the spritzy and citrusy qualities of the cocktail blend.
Add Fresh Garnishes
One of the ways a mimosa bar can become the highlight of a brunch gathering is using aesthetic garnishes which make this drink pop. Go for options like blueberries and raspberries that add a bright colour to the drink or even citruses such as lemon wheels and orange wedges for their acidic touch. Fresh herbs like mint and basil also work as interesting peppery, savoury and aromatic garnishes that give a touch of flavourful complexity to the otherwise simple mix of fruit juice and champagne.
Glassware And Chilling Tips
An integral element in putting together a mimosa bar is choosing the right glassware. Always opt for flute glasses which retain the fizziness in the drink, keeping it spritzy through the brunch party. As well, keep the champagne chilled using an ice bucket if the brunch is being hosted outdoors. Ice carafes can be used to keep fruit juices chilled to ensure that a cool drink is served in summer weather.
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