Boards, Batches, & Sunshine: Your Labor Day Hosting Hack is this Three Citrus Sangria Recipe

Labor Day always sneaks up as the bittersweet long weekend that closes out summer and is the perfect excuse to gather friends, head outdoors, and toast to sunshine before fall sets in. And when it comes to easy entertaining, nothing beats a pitcher of sangria paired with a colorful charcuterie board. This Three-Citrus Sangria is light, refreshing, and just the right balance of tart and sweet. Paired with a mix of cheeses, cured meats, and fruit, it makes the kind of spread that looks impressive but is wonderfully low-effort.

Batched Three Citrus Sangria

Servings: 6 | Prep time: 10 minutes

• 1 bottle dry white wine (sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio)

• 1 cup Twisted Alchemy Three Citrus Margarita Mixer

• ¼ cup orange liqueur (cointreau or grand marnier)

• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

• Ice, for serving

• Citrus slices (for garnish): lime wheels, orange slices, grapefruit wedges

• Twisted Alchemy Lime Citrus Wheels

• Optional: sliced strawberries or mint for extra aroma

Instructions:

1. Combine the wine, Three Citrus Margarita Mixer, and orange liqueur in a large pitcher.

2. Stir in sweetener to taste. 

3. Add sliced grapefruit, orange, and lime wheels.

4. Top with sparkling water. Stir gently. 

• Serve with fruit in each glass. 

Pairing Board

Cheeses:

Brie - Buttery, creamy texture softens the sangria’s tart edges.

Manchego - Nutty and firm, it mirrors the slight nuttiness of white wine while holding up to acidity

Goat cheese with honey - Tangy notes play well with citrus; honey adds a touch of sweetness to bridge flavors

Aged cheddar - Sharp and crumbly, it stands up to the brightness without being overpowered

Burrata with olive oil - Creamy center complements acidity, while citrus zest ties flavors together

 

Cured Meats:

Prosciutto - Salty and slightly sweet, the delicate texture balances the sangria’s acidity

Soppressata - Fatty and peppery, these offset the sangria’s refreshing sharpness

 

Crackers:

Rosemary crackers - Herbaceous notes match the drink’s aromatic elements

 

Fresh Fruits:

Strawberries - Enhance fruity notes in the sangria, especially if used in the drink garnish

Green grapes - Crisp and mildly tart, they echo the sangria’s freshness

Dried apricots - Concentrated sweetness balances acidity and complements cheese

 

Savory & Briny:

Castelvetrano olives - Mild, buttery flavor won’t overwhelm the sangria

Cornichons - Vinegary snap cuts through fatty meats and cheeses

 

Sweet Touches:

Dark chocolate with sea salt

 

Garnish & Decor:

Mint

Twisted Alchemy Dried Lime Wheels