Hugo Spritz
A floral spritz built with elderflower, sparkling wine, and fresh mint.
Base spirit
Aperitif
Style
Spritz
Glassware
Wine glass
Technique
Build
The Hugo Spritz combines elderflower liqueur with prosecco, soda, and mint for a fresh, floral spritz lighter than most aperitivi. Its profile is clean, aromatic, and slightly sweet, with mint raising the perfume of the elderflower.
Did you know?
“The drink originated in Northern Italy’s Tyrol region around the mid-2000s and spread across Europe as a light alternative to Aperol-based spritzes.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; European spritz histories
Bartender's Note
Clap the mint before adding to release aroma.
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How to make the Hugo Spritz
- 1Build in wine glass with ice.
- 2Add prosecco, elderflower, soda.
- 3Garnish with mint and lime.
