{"id":1825479,"date":"2022-12-05T11:13:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T17:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1825479"},"modified":"2023-12-05T00:49:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T06:49:20","slug":"how-to-set-up-champagne-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-set-up-champagne-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Champagne Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"There\u2019s just something super festive about bubbles\u2014even popping the cork is fun! If you want to make that bubbly last all night without having to actually pour every single glass, set up a self-serve champagne bar with sparkling wine, mixers and garnishes. Your guests can create their own fizzy cocktails, and you can have time to actually enjoy everyone\u2019s company at your own party.\r\n\r\nWhile we say champagne bar, you don\u2019t have to use real Champagne for this. Remember: All Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. Only bubbles from the Champagne region of France is technically\u00a0Champagne<\/a> (and always gets the capital \"C\"). Everything else is generally referred to as sparkling wine, including Cava from Spain, Prosecco from Italy and those made here in the U.S.\r\n\r\nWhen you\u2019re serving a crowd and encouraging champagne cocktails<\/a>, it\u2019s OK to serve less expensive bottles. Save the high-end vintage stuff for another occasion. Now let's set up the ultimate champagne bar and party!\r\n

What to Include on a Champagne Bar<\/h2>\r\n

What Type of Champagne to Use<\/h3>\r\nWhile you can find budget-friendly true Champagne, you'll want to opt for a dry, non-vintage domestic sparkling wine or a good Prosecco or Cava for a champagne bar. You\u2019ll save a few dollars and can buy more without sacrificing quality.\r\n\r\nThere are many to choose from, including the delicious Francois Montand Brut<\/a> from the Jura region of France, or Jacqueline Leonne Ros\u00e9<\/a> from New Mexico. Check with your favorite wine shop or big-box beverage store before stocking up. Here are some of our favorite picks for the best cheap champagne<\/a>.\r\n

Mixers<\/h3>\r\n\"Toh\r\n\r\nTo create that DIY champagne bar magic, have plenty of mixers for your guests. They can keep it simple and stick with a holiday mimosa<\/a> or go wild with their imagination. Some things to stock up on to encourage cocktail greatness:\r\n