Melbourne’s First Spritz Bar!
Welcome to The Spritz Bar! Newly opened at Cugini’s Fitzroy, The Spritz Bar takes summer cocktails to new heights with 10 deliciously refreshing Spritz cocktails. From the classic Aperol Spritz to complete originals like our Spritz Siciliana and Spritz Napoletana, our new cocktail menu has a Spritz for every palate.
So what is a Spritz anyway?
When you hear ‘Spritz’, you probably think of Aperol, right? The Aperol Spritz might be the most popular version, but the truth is the original Spritz was a humble drink made up of Italian wine and plain old fresh water.
It all started back in the 1800s in the Veneto region during the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venezia. Citizens of the Habsburg Empire found themselves in the Veneto region for the first time and began trying the local products. Unused to the high alcohol content of Venetian wines, the newcomers asked their local hosts to add a drop of water to the wine to dilute it.
The German word ‘Spritzer’ means splash or sparkling and that’s how the very first Spritz was born. Aperol itself was created in Padua in 1919 but it wasn't until the 1950s that the Aperol Spritz became a popular alternative to the typical Venetian mix of white wine and soda.
Spritz Cocktails at Cugini’s
We’ve put our own fresh spin on that classic sparkling cocktail with our new Spritz cocktail menu! With a mix of fresh and fruity cocktails alongside some tart and bitter creations, we’re sure you’ll find your new favourite Spritz on our menu!
Book a table!
Book now to secure an alfresco table or a cosy spot indoor where you can enjoy the long sunny summer nights with one of our bespoke Spritz cocktails together with our delicious Italian comfort food. Enjoy our authentic woodfired pizzas, fresh homemade pasta and classic Italian mains and desserts!