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A refreshing Hugo Spritz cocktail with ice, mint, and a lemon slice served in a wine glass with a straw, surrounded by sliced lemons, a bowl of nuts, and a can, on a light blue surface.

Classic Hugo Spritz Cocktail (Elderflower Spritz Cocktail)

Lindsey Neumayer
This refreshing Hugo spritz recipe combines elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and soda water for an elegant Italian cocktail that's perfect for summer gatherings or sophisticated brunches. Garnished with fresh mint and lemon, this low-ABV cocktail is perfect for enjoying in spring and summer!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1
Calories 145 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 wine glass
  • 1 measuring beaker or jigger, for accurate pours
  • 1 straw
  • 1 cutting board and pairing knife for cutting lemons
  • 1 cocktail spoon optional, for stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur chilled, such as Saint Germain
  • 2 ounces plain seltzer water chilled
  • 3 ounces prosecco chilled, DOC or DOCG quality
  • lemon wheel for garnish
  • fresh mint for garnish
  • ice cubes large cubes preferred

Instructions
 

  • Prep lemon garnish. Slice a thin wheel of lemon for garnish, removing any seeds.
    lemon wheel
  • Chill glass. Fill a wine glass with ice to chill.
    ice cubes
  • Add liqueur. Pour 1 ounce of chilled elderflower liqueur into the glass.
    1 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • Layer soda water. Add 2 ounces of cold soda water.
    2 ounces plain seltzer water
  • Top with prosecco. Top with 3 ounces of chilled prosecco.
    3 ounces prosecco
  • Garnish with lemon. Gently place the lemon wheel in the glass.
  • Express mint. Lightly slap the mint sprig between your palms to release the oils.
    fresh mint
  • Garnish and serve. Garnish with the mint sprig and serve immediately.

Notes

troubleshooting tips

  • chill it out - make sure all ingredients are cold before mixing! This helps the ingredients to incorporate well while also keeping the ice from melting too fast. To quickly chill your liqueur, you can shake it in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • layer correctly - make sure to layer it in order, from liqueur, to soda water, then topping with prosecco. This helps the ingredients to mix as you pour. Of course, you can also stir your cocktails before serving to make sure that everything is combined well.
  • not enough floral flavor - you can use up to 1.5 ounces of elderflower liqueur if you prefer a stronger flavor!
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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 76mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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Keyword: al fresco, elderflower, floral, spring, spritz, summer