How to Host the Perfect Spritz Bar: Three Easy Recipes + Grazing Board Pairings

Bring a little sparkle to your next gathering with Twisted Alchemy’s Spritz Trio and a vibrant grazing board designed to highlight each sip. These recipes make entertaining effortless - mix up a batch of spritzes, set out the board, and let guests graze and sip their way through the end of summer. 

The Spritz Trio

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

 

Batched Passion Fruit Spritz

• 1 cup Twisted Alchemy Cold-Pressed Passion Fruit Elixir

• 1/4 cup Twisted Alchemy 100% Cold-Pressed Lime Juice

• 1 bottle (750 ml) Prosecco, chilled

• ½ cup vodka or gin (optional)

• 1/2 cup sparkling water, chilled

• Garnish: mint or passion fruit halves

Instructions:

Combine Passion Fruit Elixir, Lime Juice, vodka/rum (optional), and chilled Prosecco in a large pitcher.

Top with sparkling water. Stir gently.

Garnish and serve over ice.

Batched Watermelon Spritz

• 1 cup Twisted Alchemy Cold-Pressed Watermelon Twist 

• 1/4 cup Twisted Alchemy 100% Cold-Pressed Lime Juice

• 1 bottle (750ml) Prosecco, chilled

• ½ cup vodka or gin (optional)

• 1/2 cup sparkling water, chilled

• Garnish: mint or mini watermelon wedges

Instructions:

Combine Watermelon Twist, Lime Juice, vodka/gin (optional), and chilled Prosecco in a large pitcher.

Top with sparkling water. Stir gently. 

Garnish and serve over ice.

Batched Three-Citrus Spritz

• 1 cup Twisted Alchemy Three Citrus Margarita Mixer

• 1/4 cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)

• 1 bottle Prosecco, chilled

• ½ cup vodka or gin (optional)

• 1/2 cup sparkling water, chilled

• Garnish: mint or sliced citrus rounds (grapefruit, orange, lime)

Instructions:

Combine Three Citrus Margarita Mixer, orange liqueur, vodka/gin (optional), and chilled Prosecco in a large pitcher.

Top with sparkling water. Stir gently. 

Garnish and serve over ice. 

The Grazing Board

Cheeses (mild to tangy):

Aged Manchego - Nutty and slightly sharp, stands up to citrus notes.

Burrata - Rich and creamy, balances the bright acidity of passion fruit while melting with prosciutto. 

Goat cheese with honey - Tangy and bright, add a honey drizzle for a sweet touch.

Sheep’s milk cheese (Mariana or a soft variety) - Rich and savory with a touch of tang, bridges between the tropical sweetness of passion fruit and brightness of watermelon.

Cured Meats:

Prosciutto - Salty and silky, contrasts with juicy watermelon and refreshing bubbles.

Salami - Savory and spiced, balances the effervescence of bubbly spritzes.

Crackers:

Water crackers - Neutral and crisp, the perfect canvas for cheese and spritz pairing.

Plantain chips - Slightly salty and sweet, adds a tropical textural twist.

Fresh Fruits:

Watermelon cubes - Chilled, lightly salted.

Citrus wheels - Grapefruit, lime, orange.

Strawberries - Sweet and juicy, softens the tart edges of citrus and passion fruit.

Dried apricot - Chewy and honeyed sweetness, bridges the tang of goat cheese with tropical spritz flavors.

Savory & Briny:

Castelvetrano olives - Buttery and mild, offers smooth contrast to crispness of mint garnish.

Roasted pistachios - Earthy with a hint of sweetness, enhances 

Spiced cashews - Aromatic and warm notes, echo complexity of citrus.

Sweet Touch

Dark chocolate - Deep and bittersweet, sweet finish that plays off the bright acidity of all three spritzes.