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Hugo Spritz

The Hugo Spritz is a light, floral Alpine spritz of Prosecco, elderflower, fresh mint and lime with a splash of soda. Perfect for summer afternoons.

cocktail · Approx. 7-9% ABV

  • hugo spritz
  • prosecco
  • elderflower
  • mint
  • spritz
  • summer drink
Hugo Spritz
Patrick Fore

The Hugo Spritz is a light, floral Alpine spritz of Prosecco, elderflower, fresh mint and lime with a splash of soda. Perfect for summer afternoons.

Ingredients

  • 100ml Prosecco
  • 20-25ml elderflower liqueur or cordial
  • Soda water, to top
  • A few fresh mint leaves
  • Lime wedge
  • Ice

Method

  1. Prepare: Clap the mint leaves between your hands to wake up the aroma and drop them into a large wine glass with a squeeze of lime.
  2. Add ice: Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Build: Pour in the elderflower, then the Prosecco.
  4. Top: Add a splash of soda and stir gently.

Tips for the Perfect Hugo Spritz

  • Elderflower cordial makes a sweeter, lower-alcohol Hugo than liqueur.
  • Don't muddle the mint hard or it will turn bitter.
  • Use a large balloon glass with lots of ice, just like an Aperol Spritz.

A Bit of History

The Hugo was created in 2005 by a bartender in South Tyrol in northern Italy, and it has since spread across Europe as a lighter alternative to the Aperol Spritz.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.

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