Cocktail recipe

Hugo Spritz

A light and floral elderflower spritz with prosecco, soda water, and mint, served in a wine glass.

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Hugo Spritz

Description

The Hugo Spritz is a refreshing and low-alcohol cocktail that originated in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy in the early 2000s. Created by bartender Roland Gruber, it was designed as a lighter alternative to the classic Aperol Spritz.

The drink features elderflower syrup or liqueur, prosecco, soda water, fresh mint, and lime, resulting in a floral, citrusy, and bubbly cocktail that is perfect for warm-weather sipping. Its light sweetness and herbal freshness make it an elegant choice for aperitivo hour.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Prosecco
  • 30 ml Elderflower Syrup
  • 60 ml Soda Water
  • 5 mint leafs (for garnish)
  • 1 piece Lime Wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill large wine glasses with fresh ice.
  2. Add: 30 ml Elderflower Syrup.
  3. Pour slowly over the drink to preserve the bubbles: 60 ml Prosecco, 60 ml Soda Water. Give each glass one gentle stir.
  4. Lightly clap the mint between your palms to release its aroma. Finish with: 5 mint leafs, 1 piece Lime Wheel.

Recommended glassware

Wine Glass
Wine Glass (Recommended)

A versatile stemmed glass for spritzes, sangrias, and wine-based cocktails.

250–500 ml Large stemmed bowl with room for ice and aroma.

Best for: Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, sangria, wine cocktails, tonic-based serves.

Garnish: Works beautifully with orange slices, herbs, berries, and citrus wheels.

Balloon Glass
Balloon Glass

A large bowl glass perfect for aromatic long drinks and gin serves.

Also excellent with herbs and ice.

450–700 ml Large rounded bowl on a stem.

Best for: Gin and tonic, spritzes, botanical cocktails, summer serves.

Garnish: Excellent for herbs, dehydrated citrus, berries, and edible flowers.

Quick facts

3 minutes Easy Approx. 10% ABV 1.3 alcohol units 160 kcal Ice Mocktail
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