Hugo Spritz - A Beautiful Mess

A Hugo Spritz cocktail is a St-Germain Spritz and is also sometimes called an Elderflower Spritz. If you haven’t tried this drink, it’s light and refreshing. The flavors in this cocktail are floral with notes of pear and honeysuckle. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today.

Related: Aperol Spritz, White Wine Spritzer, Negroni Sbagliato, Mojito, Kalimotxo.

Ingredients

St-Germain – Elderflower liqueur
Mint Sprig – To muddle.
Prosecco – Or any sparkling wine.
Soda Water – Or any sparkling water.
Mint sprig and lemon wheel – To garnish.

The best glassware to serve a spritz cocktail in is a wine glass or a stemless wine glass.

Instructions

Add the St-Germain and mint sprig to a wine glass. Gently muddle, then let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Add ice, pour Prosecco and the sparkling water to top. Stir gently to combine.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon.

Tips for Making

The Hugo Spritz is already considered a low-abv cocktail. An option to make it even lower is to omit the Prosecco and use only sparkling water. I love low-abv cocktails for day drinking and times when you want something to sip on without any buzz.
For a fun variation, try a flavored seltzer water like lemon, lime or grapefruit.
More garnish ideas include lime slices, cut strawberries or a grapefruit slice.
To turn this recipe into a pitcher cocktail or punch, use 1 bottle of Prosecco, 3.5 ounces of St-Germain and 6 ounces of sparkling water. This is an easy recipe to batch, but be sure to add the Prosecco and sparkling water just before serving.

History

The Hugo Spritz was created in 2005 by bartender Roland Gruber in the town of Naturno in Northern Italy. Gruber mixed sparkling wine with an elderflower cordial and topped with club soda to create this delicate cocktail. Its popularity quickly spread to neighboring countries Austria and Germany and soon spread across Europe and the world.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hugo Spritz made of?

St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Prosecco (or any sparkling wine) and club soda.

What is the difference between a Hugo Spritz and an Aperol Spritz?

The difference is a Hugo Spritz calls for St-Germain while an Aperol Spritz calls for Aperol.

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Yield 1 cocktail

Prep 3 minutes

Instructions

Add the St-Germain and mint sprig to a wine glass. Gently muddle, then let sit for 2-3 minutes.
Add ice, pour Prosecco and the sparkling water to top. Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon.

Notes

The Hugo Spritz is already considered a low-abv cocktail. An option to make it even lower is to omit the Prosecco and use only sparkling water. I love low-abv cocktails for day drinking and times when you want something to sip on without any buzz.
For a fun variation, try a flavored seltzer water like lemon, lime or grapefruit.
More garnish ideas include lime slices, cut strawberries or a grapefruit slice.
To turn this recipe into a pitcher cocktail or punch, use 1 bottle of Prosecco, 3.5 ounces of St-Germain and 6 ounces of sparkling water. This is an easy recipe to batch, but be sure to add the Prosecco and sparkling water just before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Hugo Spritz

Amount per Serving

% Daily Value*

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

Hugo Spritz – A Beautiful Mess