There’s something truly special about summertime in New York. It seems like, in a way, the city finally cares about our well-being, blessing us with free movies in the park, outdoor music festivals and beachside fireworks each and every Friday. But even the simplest things give us joy, like having a spritz in hand and finally enjoying the summer sun at one of our fine rooftops. Luckily, the crew at Time Out Market agree, so much so they recently dropped a series of spritzes ripe for the taking.
Just in time for the season, Time Out Market has released its summertime spritzers menu. Four effervescent drinks can now be found at either bar, from the cool reprieve that is the basement-level bar, the Lobby Bar, to the sunshine-speckled terrace on the 5th floor, the Roof Top Bar.
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Naturally, you can’t go wrong with the classic that is the Aperol Spritz. The semi-polarizing yet surprisingly refreshing drink is made with Aperol, a splash of prosecco and club soda, plus an orange slice for garnish. But if your tastes lean more floral than bitter, the Hugo Spritz is sure to be the drink of your summer, stirred with St. Germain, prosecco, club soda and sprigs of mint. The Purple Daze is likely to cause the most buzz, almost guaranteeing that at least one fellow patron will ask you, “What are you drinking?” Getting its deep purple hue from the addition of Crème de violette, the sparkler is made even more complex with a splash of the citrusy and herbaceous number, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto.
For the ultimate spritz experience, we recommend the following: commandeer one of the tables on the patio or take over one of the many couches upstairs, order a spread for you and crew (perhaps a few handrolls from Mori Mori or a scoop or two from Sugar Hill Creamery, perhaps?) and cheers to the sun.