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A hugo spritz in a wine glass, garnished with mint and lime.

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Why we love the hugo spritz

  • Spritzes are great for summer and the Hugo spritz is a modern classic that you need to add to your rotation this year. Especially if you have a plethora of mint in your garden.
  • This elegant cocktail is simple, yet sophisticated with delicate botanical notes and a light effervescence.
  • If you enjoy a lighter, refreshing cocktail, this spritz cocktail is the drink for you. It’s lower alcohol content makes it perfect for having more than one drink.

If you love elderflower, try these drinks: spicy jalapeno margarita / elderflower gimlet

A spritz cocktail made with st germain, prosecco and lime juice, garnished with mint leaves.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Equipment

Ingredients & substitutions

  • Elderflower liqueur – We used St. Germain for this recipe. Elderflower liqueur is an aromatic liqueur with made from springtime elderflowers, boasting a subtly sweet floral flavor.
  • Prosecco – This Italian sparkling wine is crisp and fruity, pairing perfectly with the elderflower flavor in the St. Germain.
  • Club soda – Plain or flavored would work here. Just be sure to use a flavor that would compliment the elderflower. We used lime since it’s already a garnish.
  • Mint leaves
  • Limes
A large wine glass full of a cocktail garnished with mint leaves and limes.

How to make a hugo spritz

Fill a glass with ice. Using a large wine glass, fill with ice and then add mint leaves.

Build your spritz. Pour the elderflower liqueur over the ice and stir with a bar spoon until well chilled. Then add the prosecco and club soda and gently stir to combine the ingredients.

Garnish and serve. Pop a lime wheel or two into your glass. Then, garnish with mint. Make sure you gently bruise the mint leaves to release the aromatic oils. This boosts the mint flavor of the cocktail.

Overhead shot of a couple hugo spritz cocktails next to a basket of limes and a bottle of st germain.

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Hugo Spritz

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Servings 1
The Hugo spritz is a Mediterranean-inspired cocktail infused with delicate floral notes and a hint of sweetness. It’s made with prosecco and elderflower liqueur, then topped with club soda, fresh mint leaves and zesty lime slices. This light, refreshing spritz cocktail is made for a hot summer afternoon or raising a glass for a special toast. 

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces elderflower liqueur
  • 3 ounces prosecco
  • 1 ounce club soda
  • Garnish: Mint leaves (limes)

Instructions

  • Fill a wine glass with ice.
  • Tap mint leaves with palms to release oils, then add them to the glass. 
  • Pour in lime juice, elderflower liqueur, and prosecco over the ice and mint.
  • Top with club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine ingredients. 
  • Garnish and serve. 

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Last Updated on September 1, 2023 by Melissa Belanger

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