Hugo Spritz Recipe
A breezy, effervescent blend of elderflower, Prosecco, mint, and soda water that’s just right for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Prosecco (e.g., La Marca or Mionetto)
- 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur (St-Germain recommended; or elderflower syrup for non-alcoholic version)
- 1 cup soda water (chilled; replace with elderflower tonic for extra zing)
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced (use organic if possible)
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves (bright green, no bruising)
- Ice cubes (large, clear ice if you want a fancy touch)
- 2 tsp simple syrup (homemade or store-bought) if you like it sweeter
Instructions
- Pop your wine glasses or stemless tumblers into the fridge for about 10 minutes—cold glass means slower melting ice.
- Drop half the mint leaves and two lemon slices into each glass. Press gently with a muddler or back of a spoon to coax out oils and juices.
- Fill glasses two-thirds full with large ice cubes; they melt slowly, keeping your drink crisp.
- Divide the 1/2 cup evenly between glasses—watch it settle at the bottom and swirl up as you stir.
- First pour in 1/4 cup Prosecco per glass, then 1/2 cup soda water; stir once gently with a bar spoon.
- Tuck a sprig of mint on the rim, add the remaining lemon slices, and offer straws or spoons so guests can scoop up the mint.
Notes
Choose dry Prosecco (Brut) for lower residual sugar. Gently slap mint leaves between your palms to release aroma without turning them bitter. If you swap liqueur for syrup, reduce soda water by 2 tablespoons to keep the balance.
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