Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday. I am doing something totally different today with meatless Monday! We had a big family brunch planned for yesterday to celebrate my daughter’s birthday and I wanted to offer something fun and springy. Everyone loves a make your own ___ bar and it’s always neat to “mix it up” a bit (ha see what I did there?). That’s How To make a Spring Bubbly Bar came about.
With all the goodness of fresh fruit and juices, guests are able to create their own healthy or semi-healthy drinks full of their favorite ingredients. We offered juice, champagne and sparkling water along with a variety of fresh fruit. I was able to quickly set this bar up in just a few minutes and it really was the centerpiece of our brunch. Here’s how to create your own spring bubbly bar.
Spring Bubbly Bar
Pre-Party planning
Paper Goods: Using champagne glasses makes creating drinks more fun. I found super reasonable plastic champagne flutes and a this fun bubbly bar banner right on amazon. Using fun colored straws gives a pop of spring color and people seem to love sipping out of them. (amazon affiliate links)
Purchase your juices:
We offered grapefruit, orange, cranberry and Pink Lemonade to our guests. With that combination, the kids and the adults would have lots of choices to create their favorite mix.
Fruit mix ins:
With all of the spring fruit starting to come out, the possibilities are endless. We chose strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, pineapple and orange. Cutting up your fruit the night before is a huge time saver.
The bubbly stuff:
Having both champagne and sparkling water allows all of your guests to choose whichever bubbly suits them. My family and friends loved making their own fun cocktails hope yours does too!
Ingredients
- orange juice
- cranberry juice
- pink lemonade
- grapefruit juice
- strawberries
- blackberries
- orange slices
- pineapple
- raspberries
- champagne
- sparkling water
- Paper goods:
- colored straws
- champagne glasses
- banner
- balloons
Instructions
- Wash and cut all fruit into bite size pieces
- Chill champagne and sparkling water
- Pour juice in to carafes
- Combine as you wish to create the perfect cocktail
My favorite combination is grapefruit juice, a little champagne and strawberries. What would your perfect spring bubbly bar drink be? Cheers to a great week! I will be back with another healthy, meatless meal next week.
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This is such a cute idea! We will be having a bunch of events coming up this year for my sister who is getting married in November, so I will have to keep this in mind!
Lisa @ Mile by Mile recently posted…Daylight Saving Time and a Snowy Week
It would be fun for a wedding shower for sure!
BEYOND cute. I guess I can have some of it, now, so I will take some champs and cranberry with raspberries!
Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…Positives and Big Fat Negatives
That’s a great combo I love the raspberries in the champagne
I am so using this idea for the baby shower I will be throwing at the end of April! Perfect! This is a meatless Monday right up my alley! LOL! Cheers!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…Just one of those weeks…..Weekly Wrap
Perfect for a baby shower because there are so many choices! Can’t wait to see how it goes
This is such a cute idea! It looks so festive and fun. I’ll have to do this in the spring!
Rachel recently posted…Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup
It’s perfect for a spring party for sure
What a fun and unique party idea! I love all the colorful fruit!
Marcia recently posted…Celebrating a Runaversary with Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes
Thanks so much I loved all of the fruit too. Now I have tons left for breakfast today too. (the fruit not the champagne lol)
This looks so fun! I loved your pic on IG.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Race Recap: Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler
Ah thanks it was fun to do something different 🙂
This is so pretty and fresh! What a great idea! Thanks for hosting!
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Jackfruit Curry: A Delicious Way to Stuff an Avocado
It was a fun change of pace 🙂
What a cute idea!!! I’m totally stealing this for a future party! Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…St. Patrick’s Day – Weekend Photo Dump
Hope you do! It was a nice change of pace
I love this idea! I’ve been wanting to throw a party at our new house and this would be perfect!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Love Run Half Marathon Training Week 11 Recap
It was really fun! Hope you all enjoy it too
This is such a cute idea! I agree, the straws make everything much more fun and festive!
Kimberly recently posted…Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Recap – Week 3
They totally do!
what a great idea for all the spring celebrations coming up! I’ll have raspberries in mine please!
The raspberries were great in there!
This is just awesome! So fun and fresh! Would be perfect for a bridal shower or baby shower brunch! Just love it! Cute idea
gina recently posted…Grandma’s Marathon Training – Week 6
Yes it certainly would!
Such a fun idea! I’m going to save it as it would be a fun way to celebrate our patio this summer when we get it finished! I’m all about the bubbly, happy Meatless Monday!
It would be fun to do outside for sure. Have a great week
everything looks great!
This sounds so simple yet elegant! Perfect for a celebration!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…If you were to visit me………..
Thanks it was a fun change of pace
That looks SO FUN Deborah! I love that people could customize their drinks exactly how they like it! Plus I love bubbly, haha
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables recently posted…The 5 Things I Always Keep at My Desk to Stay Healthy
Everyone loved customizing things to their tastes
This is so much fun!!!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Spring-Time Recipes You Need In Your Life
It really is!
This sounds like a fun idea. I should do this one day for the family.
Ivanna recently posted…BLOGGER MEET-UP (FITNESS IN THE CITY DENVER)
My family loved it!
This is a great idea! I might actually do this on Easter weekend with my family!
Anna @ Piper’s Run recently posted…Mid March Weekly Wrap Up
That would be really fun!
What a great idea! We had mimosas at a brunch last week, and I noticed a few of the guests declining, probably because they didn’t want to drink the alcohol in the morning. I wish we had thought to include fruit juices and sparkling water! I’ve pinned this so I remember before we plan our next brunch 🙂
Oh great hope it works out for you all too!
What a fun idea!
vicki recently posted…Med-Veg Pizza
Thanks it was a big hit around here
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for hosting this fun, festive and fabulous link up party.It’s such a positive inspiration! Your Spring Bubbly Bar is such a fun party idea. I can’t wait to try this at home! Wishing you all the best!
Deborah Davis recently posted…The Ultimate Gift Guide for Green Beauty Queens
Thanks hope you try it out it was a fun change of pace around here
So fun! I love this idea for Easter, it may be what I end up bringing 🙂
Jodi @ Create Kids Club recently posted…Recipe Reading 101: Solving Recipe Mysteries
Now that would be fun!
What a cute idea! Is this the big 21? I love grapefruit juice…and a little dash of champagne would be awesome! I’d add the raspberries and pineapple…..(for my first glass….)
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Monumental Moments (no thanks to Momma N)
It was her 20th we were practicing! LOL
So cute and looks delish! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for stopping in!
I love this idea so much! Grapefruit juice is my favorite mixer lately too in my cocktails- this is a fun idea!
Barrie recently posted…Lemon Quinoa Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes #Sunday Supper
My favorite too!
Such a fun idea! Love all those gorgeous fresh fruit add-in options!
Jessica @Nutritioulicious recently posted…By: Recipe ReDux: A Whole New Grain – Nutritioulicious
Thanks the fruit was the best part
Wow! So festive! Love this idea. We always use sparkling cider as a non-alcoholic champagne alternative. I think that would work too.
Coco recently posted…Race Weekend Weather Stalking
That would totally work as well
Brilliant! We are having a party for my 40th this year and I wanted to do a DIY type bar like this! These are definitely some great suggestions for setup and mix-ins!
Jenn recently posted…weekly wrap: 3.12.2017 – 3.18.2017 + publix savannah women’s half marathon training week 6
Oh fabulous hope it works for you as well
This is such a fun party idea!
Akaleistar recently posted…Inside the March ipsy Glam Bag!
It really was!
Sooo cute!! I’ll take some with pink lemonade, with some raspberries too yum!!
abbey sharp recently posted…Paleo Peanut Satay Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chicken | Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipe
A great combo!
Oh that’s a fun and great idea for a party! Colorful, healthy and different. I’m definitely keeping this in mind!
Chrissy recently posted…TONED INNER THIGHS IN 10 MINUTES
Thanks so much let me know if you try it
im a huge fan of grapefruit + champagne combo as well. i cant wait to host brunch just so i can do this! i love love love everything about this and will be pinning it for sure 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Cannellini Bean Salad with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fabulous hope you and your guests enjoy it
Oh my! Can I get an invite next time you have a brunch like this! This looks likes so much fun!
Now that would be fun!
What a fun idea! I’ve done something similar to this at a couple of showers (both baby and bridal) that I’ve hosted. Another mixer option is sparkling cider.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Loudoun Half Marathon Training Log – Week 1
Yes you could certainly sub that in as well
How FUN! Love this- now I want some bubbly! 😉
Annmarie recently posted…Mediterranean Shredded Romaine & Cucumber Salad
Thanks!
This is such a great idea! I have to admit I do enjoy my bubbly & I like the combo you mentioned with grapefruit juice…YUM!!!
thanks so much!
This is such a fun idea. Great for a variety of different events and parties.
Jill Conyers recently posted…Healthy and Strong 4 Week Workout Series
It was really fun for a change!
This is such a fun Brunch idea! I’m sure everybody enjoyed it!!
Ilka recently posted…Running Log Week March 13th
they really did!
Oh how fun! Now I so want to do this with friends! We all could use a fun bubbly bar!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Triathlon Talk–A Day in the Life of a Multisport Mom
Everyone can use a nice bubbly bar!
What a great idea for a party, your spring-bubbly-bar is so cute and colourful, Fresh fruits are so tempting.
I am joining the party after three weeks with the new post. Could’t post the recipe on the blog as I was travelling and very busy.
Sadhna Grover recently posted…SWEET POTATO INDIAN FLATBREAD
no worries and great to have you back!
Yum! I love the addition of the colorful straws. They add such a fun touch!
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Race Linkup: March 2017 Edition
Thanks we thought so too