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
- 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.