The Hugo Spritz is bright, floral, and less bitter than an Aperol spritz. Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, mint, lime, and sparkling water make it easy to sip on a warm evening.
Hugo Spritz
The Hugo Spritz is bright, floral, and less bitter than an Aperol spritz. Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, mint, lime, and sparkling water make it easy to sip on a warm evening.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 3 ounces chilled Prosecco
- 1½ ounces elderflower liqueur such as St-Germain
- 1 ounce chilled club soda or sparkling water
- ½ lime cut into wedges
- 6 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- Ice
- Optional: 1 to 2 thin cucumber slices
Instructions
- Add the lime wedges and mint leaves to a large wine glass. Press gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the lime juice and mint aroma.
- Fill the glass generously with ice. Add the Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and club soda.
- Stir gently once or twice, then garnish with a mint sprig and cucumber slices if using. Serve immediately.
Make It Alcohol-Free
- Replace the Prosecco with 3 ounces of chilled alcohol-free sparkling wine or extra sparkling water. Replace the elderflower liqueur with ½ ounce alcohol-free elderflower cordial or syrup. Keep the lime, mint, ice, and sparkling water the same.
- The alcohol-free version still has the floral, bubbly feel of a Hugo Spritz without the alcohol.
Notes
With standard-strength Prosecco and elderflower liqueur, this recipe contains a little more than one US standard drink. Restaurant pours and stronger Prosecco can increase that amount.