Difficulty
Easy
Hugo Spritz
The Alpine summer sensation. Elderflower liqueur, fresh mint, lime, and prosecco — Europe's most refreshing aperitivo cocktail.
01 Ingredients
02 Method
Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes.
Add the elderflower liqueur and lime juice.
Pour in the prosecco gently to preserve the bubbles.
Top with a splash of soda water.
Add fresh mint leaves and stir once very gently.
Garnish with lime wheels and serve immediately.
Hugo Spritz: The New Queen of Aperitivo
Born in South Tyrol (northern Italy/Austria border) around 2005, the Hugo Spritz swept across Europe in the 2010s and is now rivaling the Aperol Spritz for summer dominance.
The Elderflower Secret
St-Germain elderflower liqueur is what makes the Hugo special — its delicate floral sweetness is completely unlike anything else in the cocktail world. Don’t substitute it.
Mint Matters
Unlike the Mojito where you muddle mint, in a Hugo you simply add the leaves whole and let them float. Their aroma perfumes every sip without making the drink bitter.
Why It’s Trending
The Hugo Spritz is lighter, more floral, and slightly less bitter than the Aperol Spritz — making it more accessible while still feeling sophisticated. TikTok discovered it in 2022 and it never looked back.
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