Hugo Spritz
Hugo Spritz is a floral, refreshing and sparkling cocktail made with Wine and Liqueur, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 45 ml elderflower liqueur (St-Germain or similar)
- 60 ml prosecco or dry sparkling wine
- 60 ml soda water
- Ice
- Mint
- Lime wedge
Method
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Pour in the prosecco and soda water.
- Add the elderflower liqueur and stir gently.
- Finish with mint and a lime wedge, without squeezing hard.
FAQ
What is in a Hugo Spritz?
A Hugo Spritz is made with 45 ml elderflower liqueur (St-Germain or similar), 60 ml prosecco or dry sparkling wine, 60 ml soda water, Ice, Mint and Lime wedge.
Is a Hugo Spritz strong?
A Hugo Spritz drinks lighter, with plenty of mixer next to the spirit.
When should you serve a Hugo Spritz?
A Hugo Spritz fits a party, a hot day, an aperitif and easy prep.
What is the bartender tip for a Hugo Spritz?
The Hugo is northern Italy's floral spritz: elderflower instead of Aperol. St-Germain is the easiest to find; other elderflower liqueurs work too. Use brut prosecco or a dry sparkling wine — a sweet one makes the drink cloying. Slap the mint in your palm rather than muddling it in the glass: muddling turns it bitter. The lime wedge is for aroma, not extra juice. Stir just once around so you don't kill the bubbles. A wine glass with ice to the brim keeps the spritz cold in the heat.