Ingredients
- 6 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) prosecco, well chilled
- 8 oz soda water, chilled
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Lime wheels
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
- Lots of ice
Instructions
- Ice the glasses. Fill 4 large wine glasses completely with ice — a Hugo should be aggressively cold.
- Add the liqueur. Pour 1 1/2 oz of elderflower liqueur (and the lemon juice, if using) into each glass.
- Top with bubbles. Add 4-5 oz of prosecco to each glass, then a splash of soda water.
- Garnish. Clap a mint sprig between your palms to release the oils, add it to the glass with a lime wheel and a strawberry.
- Serve. Stir gently once to keep the bubbles alive, and serve immediately.
💡 Spritz smarts
Chill everything — the prosecco, the soda, even the glasses if you can. A Hugo lives or dies on cold. Clap the mint between your palms instead of tearing it; you get all the aroma with none of the blackened bits. Big wine glasses and lots of ice aren't just pretty — they keep the drink cold without over-diluting.
Common questions
Can I make a non-alcoholic Hugo spritz?
Yes — swap the liqueur for elderflower cordial and the prosecco for non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Still floral, still festive.
What can I use instead of St-Germain?
Any elderflower liqueur works, or elderflower cordial for a lighter, less boozy version.
Can I batch Hugo spritzes for a party?
Yes — scale into a pitcher with the ice, mint, and lime, but add the prosecco right before serving so it stays bubbly.
My Hugo is too sweet — help?
Ease back on the liqueur and add extra soda water. A drier prosecco helps too.
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