Hugo Spritz
A wildly popular Italian aperitivo that rivals the Aperol Spritz in European cafes. Light, herbal, and effervescent, the Hugo combines elderflower and fresh mint with Prosecco for a drink that tastes like a garden in summer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Club soda
- 6 leaves Fresh mint
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with fresh mozzarella salad, prosciutto, or Italian antipasti platters. The herbal, effervescent nature makes it an ideal aperitivo alongside light Mediterranean bites.
Instructions
Place fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a large wine glass and press gently to release oils
Fill the glass with ice
Pour St-Germain and fresh lime juice over the ice
Add Prosecco and top with club soda
Stir very gently to incorporate without bruising the mint or losing carbonation
Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel
Tips
The Hugo was invented in 2005 in South Tyrol, Italy, and has since become one of the most ordered aperitivo drinks in Europe Press the mint gently rather than muddling aggressively — you want the aromatic oils, not the bitter chlorophyll Use a dry Prosecco to prevent the drink from becoming overly sweet