Born in the breezy cafés of Northern Italy, the Hugo Spritz is a crisp, floral cocktail that feels like a vacation in a glass. It’s where elderflower liqueur meets chilled Prosecco and mint, creating a drink that’s equal parts light, fragrant, and totally summer-worthy.
With each sip, you’ll catch notes of citrus and garden herbs elegant enough for a rooftop dinner, yet casual enough for a backyard BBQ. It tastes so rich when you pair it with Marinated Cheese Appetizer With Salami and Cheese Bites.
This isn’t your average aperitivo it’s a lesson in balance: sweetness, sparkle, and herbal brightness that plays nice with everything from charcuterie to grilled peaches.
Once you taste it, you’ll want to keep the bottle of St-Germain in easy reach all season long.
Just tried this Hugo Spritz recipe and I’m hooked! It’s light, bubbly, and so refreshing—perfect for hot summer evenings on the porch. The elderflower and mint combo is super classy but still easy to make. Definitely my new favorite happy hour drink!
— Samantha Blake, Florida
Flavor Bomb Alert!
- The taste? Think sparkling garden party in a glass floral, fizzy, and impossible to have just one.
- I first made a Hugo Spritz during a sunset picnic and was stunned by how instantly refreshing it was now it’s my go-to for lazy summer evenings.
- The mint and elderflower combo is unexpectedly addictive friends who “don’t do cocktails” always ask for a second glass.
- I’ve tweaked the ratio depending on the vibe more soda for brunch, more Prosecco for a night in and it always works.
- I’ve even used it to replace heavier desserts after dinner lighter, livelier, and perfect for keeping things breezy.
Hugo Spritz Recipe
A refreshing floral cocktail perfect for warm days, the Hugo Spritz blends fragrant St-Germain elderflower liqueur with crisp prosecco, cool soda water, and fresh mint. Light, effervescent, and aromatic, it’s garnished with a lemon wheel and mint sprig for a touch of summer elegance.
Equipment
- Wine glass
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Bar spoon
- Muddler
- Small knife (for lemon wheel)
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 4 ounces prosecco chilled
- lemon wheel Garnish
- 1 ounce soda water chilled
- 1 sprig mint
- Garnish: mint sprig
- 1/2 ounce St-Germain
Instructions
Step 1: Place the St-Germain and one mint sprig in a wine glass and gently muddle them together.
Step 2: Let the mixture rest for about 3 minutes to infuse.
Step 3: Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the chilled prosecco and soda water.
Step 4: Stir gently to combine, and finish by garnishing with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel.
Hugo Spritz Recipe
Equipment
- Wine glass
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Bar spoon
- Muddler
- Small knife (for lemon wheel)
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 4 ounces prosecco chilled
- lemon wheel Garnish
- 1 ounce soda water chilled
- 1 sprig mint
- Garnish: mint sprig
- 1/2 ounce St-Germain
Instructions
- Place the St-Germain and one mint sprig in a wine glass and gently muddle them together.
- Let the mixture rest for about 3 minutes to infuse.
- Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the chilled prosecco and soda water.
- Stir gently to combine, and finish by garnishing with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel.
Notes
- Use a dry prosecco to balance the sweetness of the elderflower liqueur.
- Avoid over-muddling the mint to prevent bitterness.
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Variations To Help You Customise This Dish!
- Citrus Twist: Swap the lemon wheel for orange or grapefruit for a new aromatic note.
- Berry Bliss: Add muddled raspberries or blueberries for a fruity punch.
- Herbal Refresh: Use basil or rosemary instead of mint for a unique herbal twist.
- Sparkle Swap: Replace prosecco with sparkling rosé for a blush-colored version.
This was the perfect drink to kick off our backyard BBQ. Light, bubbly, and just the right hint of sweetness from the elderflower. My wife and I both had two! Thanks for the awesome recipe—simple and seriously delicious.
Absolutely loved this! It’s like summer in a glass. I used St-Germain and prosecco, and it came together in under 5 minutes. Bonus points for how pretty it looks with the mint and lime floating on top. Will be making this all season long!
Never had a Hugo Spritz before but now I get the hype. Super crisp and not too sweet—just how I like my cocktails. The mint and lime give it such a fresh vibe. Served it at brunch and my friends thought I was a pro mixologist. Big win!
Tried this Hugo Spritz over the weekend and I’m obsessed! So light, floral, and refreshing—perfect for hot afternoons by the pool. I used elderflower syrup since I couldn’t find the liqueur, and it still turned out amazing. Definitely adding this to my summer drink rotation!