The Hugo Cocktail, also known as a Hugo Spritz, is a refreshing Italian aperitivo made with elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, soda water, fresh mint and lime. Light, floral and lower in alcohol than many classic cocktails, it’s an easy drink for warm-weather entertaining.

Hugo Spritz Recipe

Ingredients
1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
3 oz Prosecco
1 oz soda water
Fresh mint
Lime slices

Over Ice
Serve in large glass

How to Make a Hugo Spritz

Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the St-Germain and Prosecco, then top with soda water. Gently stir and garnish with fresh mint and lime.

What Does a Hugo Spritz Taste Like?

A Hugo Spritz is light, floral and refreshing, with elderflower sweetness balanced by crisp sparkling wine, soda water and fresh citrus. It’s less bitter than an Aperol Spritz and works particularly well as a summer aperitivo.