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.