Hugo Spritz Recipe So Refreshing You’ll Want On Repeat This Summer!

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.

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.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 glass

Calories 110 kcal

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.

Variations To Help You Customise This Dish

1. Citrus Twist: Swap the lemon wheel for orange or grapefruit for a new aromatic note.
2. Berry Bliss: Add muddled raspberries or blueberries for a fruity punch.
3. Herbal Refresh: Use basil or rosemary instead of mint for a unique herbal twist.
4. Sparkle Swap: Replace prosecco with sparkling rosé for a blush-colored version.