Summer’s hottest days are still ahead of us, but thankfully, so is the perfect holiday to help beat the heat.
Friday, Aug. 1, is National Spritz Day, and there are specials all throughout the Philadelphia area featuring the delightfully refreshing cocktail.
Red Owl Tavern
Located at the center of historic Philadelphia, just steps from Independence Hall, Red Owl Tavern blends the old world tavern experience with a modern upscale twist. For National Spritz Day, Red Owl is featuring two intriguing takes on the classic Spritz. Those include their Bolivian Grapes Spritz, a bright, fruit-forward blend of Singani, green grape reduction, prosecco, and lime, and their Amalfi Sunset Spritz, which draws inspiration from the influential Italian coast and is made with Bluecoat Gin, Aperol, limoncello, sumac, blood orange, prosecco, and soda.
433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
Sitting atop the Hotel Monaco in Old City, the Stratus Rooftop Lounge celebrates National Spritz Day with the Spritz-Dee-Doo-Dah, a deliciously fragrant cocktail made with Citadelle Gin, Aperol, orange peel, cardamom, prosecco, and Fever-Tree club soda. Featuring a delightful blend of spice, citrus, and bubbles, guests can enjoy a sky-high Spritz and an amazing view at one of Philadelphia’s premier rooftop destinations.
433 Chestnut St., stratuslounge.com
Stella of New Hope
Located in the Ghost Light Inn and featuring a stunning 180-degree view of the Delaware River, Stella of New Hope is serving up two specialties for the occasion. Guests can enjoy the location’s signature self-titled spritz — which features gin, blood orange elderflower, oolong tea syrup and sparkling wine — while taking in the sights from the beautiful outdoor patio, or opt for the Ghost Light Spritz, which pays homage to the nearby neighbor, the historic Bucks County Playhouse. The drink is a delicious blend of tequila, ginger liqueur, blood orange juice, ginger beer, and sparkling wine.
50 S. Main St., New Hope, stellanewhope.com
Townsend
From acclaimed Chef Townsend Wentz, Townsend on East Passyunk Avenue is celebrating National Spritz Day with an assortment of cocktails that feature both traditional and innovative cocktails. During happy hour, which takes place between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a timeless take on the classic Aperol Spritz or try one of Townsend’s more adventurous concoctions, like their floral Italicus Hugo Spritz, made with St-Germain (an aromatic elderflower liquor), lime, brut rosé, and mint. Townsend will also offer the Snowdrop, which features aquavit, snow pea syrup, lemon, and soda, giving plenty of options to try as you kick off the weekend.
1623 E Passyunk Ave., townsendepx.com
Urban Farmer
The Logan Hotel’s modern American steakhouse has something for everyone to celebrate National Spritz Day. Urban Farmer is offering a seasonal twist on the classic Summer Spritz, which is composed of Ford’s Gin, Suze Apertif, charred lemon, and Fever Tree Tonic. There are also options for those looking to enjoy the holiday alcohol-free. Among the location’s selection of No Proof Cocktails is the refreshing Cucumber Spritz, made with cucumber, lemon, mint, and soda.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
