The Best Spritz Cocktails of Philadelphia

Irwin’s

An Irwin’s, their spritz is made with a coffee-infused Aperol, preserved lemon juice, bourbon, tonic, sparkling wine — an energizing variation that’s fun and buzzy.

Pub & Kitchen

Named the Strawberry Sarge, the bartenders at Pub & Kitchen are preparing a spritz remix that includes Aperol, strawberry shrub, Thai basil, grapefruit bitters, and prosecco, of course.

Positano Coast

Old City’s Positano Coast calls their version of the spritz the “Lucy Spritz,” an Aperol, prosecco, and tequila-infused strawberry compote cocktail that’s undeniably seasonal.

Superfolie

Known for their impressive wine bar, Superfolie entered the spritz chat with the “SuperSpritz” — a cocktail made with clarified blend of Aperol, salted grapefruit, mezcal and champagne.

Alice Pizza

Alice’s frozen Aperol spritz is a refreshing mix of Aperol, prosecco, and Pesca mango sorbetto — that tastes like a fruity dessert in a glass.

48 Record Bar

This emerging bar in Old City is ambitious with their take on the spritz. The “Triple A” is 48 Record Bar’s answer to reimagining the classic with their Aperol, Blume Marillen Apricot, Amaretto Disaronno, lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom, and champagne.

Parc

Rittenhouse can arguably be the city’s capital for the spritz. But at Parc, this cocktail takes center stage with the “Spritz Royale” — their brilliant take that includes Aperol, Combier Pamplemousse Rose Liqueur, grapefruit, and sparkling water.

Stratus Rooftop Lounge

The posh rooftop lounge of Stratus is serving a “You’re so last summer” spritz that’s creatively made with cucumber infused vodka, licor 43, pear liqueur, Aperol, and Avissi prosecco — an exuberant cocktail indeed.

a.bar

The bartenders of a.bar is all about simplicity with a bold twist. Here, their “Aper’tiki’ Spritz” is made with Aperol, prosecco, and a Palo Cortado sherry — unforgettable in a glass.

Gran Caffe L’Aquila

This beloved Italian restaurant wasn’t going to miss out on having their own variation of the spritz. Here, they serve the “Calabrian Spritz” — an inventive mix of rosemary and strawberry-infused Aperol, Calabrian bergamot, blueberry, Jefferson Amaro, prosecco, and Calabrian chili bitters.

Mulherin’s Pizzeria

Mulherin’s Pizzeria’s crazy summer spritz is a seasonal blend of Aperol, tequila, house made.

watermelon syrup, and prosecco — estivo pazza, indeed.

Lola’s Garden

At this Ardmore hotspot, the bartenders of Lola’s Garden serve up the “Llona’s Grapefruit Escape” — a spritz cocktail made with Aperol, grapefruit vodka, Grand Marnier, grapefruit juice, and prosecco.

Davio’s

At King of Prussia, Davio’s gives an upscale take on the classic with ther “Strawberry Spritz Forever” — made with Aperol, strawberry & vanilla-infused Remy Martin 1738, and prosecco — it’s very mindful, very demure.