Hugo spritz is a delicate and refreshing mixture of elderflower, mint, and citrus cocktail, if you love Aperol spritz then Hugo spritz will be a new addition to your love story. The cocktail was discovered on TikTok, and it’s a drink that’s gone viral and will take summer 2023 by storm. It’s a recipe that can be made at home for an alone ‘sip moment’, to entertain guests, or even for refreshment while on holiday.
According to the tiktoker – @theeducatedbarfly, “it'”s a popular drink in Italy, every second of a cocktail if it isn’t Aperol spritz it’s Hugo spritz”. Hugo spritz has no bitterness, is crispy, and contains a lower alcohol volume, which makes it perfect for pre-dinner sips.
Ingredients:
Serves 2
2 Limes
Fresh Mints
1 ounce of elderflower liqueur
8 ounces of dry Prosecco or Cava
Fruit Seltzer, to top
How To:
- Pour the elderflower liqueur into a glass, pick a few fresh mint leaves into the bottom of the glass, and give it a light press to allow the mint leaves to release their flavour.
- Cut the limes into equal halves, not forgetting to set aside a thin slice of lime, then give the rest a few squeezes into the mixture in the glass, and add ice to fill the glass.
- Pour the Prosecco or Cava, then add a splash of fruit seltzer to the top and stir. Once you’ve achieved a good mix, take the thin slice of lime to make a lime wheel, and add more ice as needed.
- Enjoy!