Hugo Spritz
A Hugo Spritz recipe with prosecco, elderflower, and mint—a go-to cocktail for hot summer days with a light floral flavor and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce elderflower liqueur like St-Germain (1 part)
- 4 ounces prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled (4 parts)
- 2 ounces soda water or club soda, chilled (2 parts)
- Ice cubes
- Lime or lemon slice and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Add mint leaves to a large wine glass. Gently press the leaves with a bar spoon or other object to muddle and release some of the oils (don't overdo or they become bitter).
- Add ice to the glass.
- Pour in the elderflower liqueur.
- Add the prosecco.
- Top it off with soda water or club soda and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish the glass with a lime or lemon slice.
- Slap or clap the mint sprig(s) between your hands to release the fragrance and add the garnish to the top of the drink.
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