Name: Hugo Spritz Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 oz (30 ml) elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain or Fiorente); 3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco (or another sparkling white wine); 2 oz (60 ml) soda water; Fresh mint leaves; Lime slices or wedges; Ice

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This Hugo spritz recipe is the perfect blend of elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine and soda water. It’s as refreshing as it gets. It uses a simple 3-2-1 ratio so it’s easy to remember!

The 3-2-1 ratio goes like this: 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts soda water, and 1 part elderflower liqueur. Then I also add in mint leaves and lime for tang and freshness. Begin by gently muddling a few fresh mint leaves at the bottom of your glass. This releases the mint’s natural oils.

Traditionally, the Hugo spritz cocktail is served in a large wine glass or goblet, which lets the bubbles and tastes mingle. It comes from the northern Italian region of South Tyrol, and has become super popular, and when you taste it you’ll see why!

Here’s how it’s made

Gently muddle a few fresh mint leaves in the bottom of your glass to bring out the oils. Fill your glass with ice, add the elderflower liqueur, then pour in the Prosecco.

Finish with soda water for that extra bit of fizz. Pop in a few extra mint leaves and a slice or wedge of lime. Give it a light stir, and you’re done!

Variations and serving tips

Try muddling basil or thyme leaves instead of mint for something a bit different.
If you’re out of limes, lemons work just as well.

Serving Tips

If you’re making this cocktail for a gathering, make each glass individually rather than mixing a large batch so that it stays bubbly. If you’re in a warm climate or outdoors, keep your Prosecco chilled before making the cocktails.

Enjoy!

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Yield: 1