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Hugo Spritz Recipe

Hugo Spritz Recipe

Enjoy a light, refreshing Hugo Spritz with mint, lime and elderflower.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian–European
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Here’s what goes into a classic Hugo Spritz:
  • 3 –4 fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
  • 1 to 1.5 tbsp elderflower liqueur or syrup
  • 1 slice of fresh lime or a small wedge
  • Chilled Prosecco enough to fill the glass… slowly
  • A splash of soda water
  • Ice cubes — lots of them
Optional — but kinda magical:
  • A thin cucumber slice
  • Or a tiny edible flower only if you’re feeling extra

Equipment

  • A large wine glass
  • A spoon… yeah, just a normal spoon
  • Ice cubes
  • Small cutting board + knife
  • A straw (optional — but I love the vibe)
  • And your chilled bottle of Prosecco nearby — because… priorities

Method
 

Cooking / Mixing Method — Step-By-Step (Nice And Slow)
  1. Alright, let’s build this drink together. No rushing. Let the flavors kinda… talk to each other.
Step 1 — Add Mint + Lime
  1. Drop the mint leaves into your glass.
  2. Add the lime slice.
  3. Give it a gentle press with the spoon — not smashing — just… encouraging the oils to wake up.
  4. (Trust me, bruised mint smells bitter — we don’t want that.)
Step 2 — Add Elderflower
  1. Pour in the elderflower syrup or liqueur.
  2. This is the soul of the drink — sweet, floral, calming — like spring air after rain.
Step 3 — Add Ice (More Than You Think)
  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. I always say…
  3. More ice = slower dilution = better flavor pacing.
  4. Plus — it looks beautiful.
Step 4 — Pour Prosecco
  1. Tilt the glass slightly… slowly pour chilled Prosecco in.
  2. You’ll hear the bubbles whisper back at you — little happiness crackles.
  3. Yeah… I know… I sound dramatic. But wait till you listen.
Step 5 — Add A Small Splash Of Soda
  1. Just a tiny one — helps lift the drink.
  2. Give a very soft stir. No chaos. Just a swirl.
Step 6 — Garnish + Pause For A Second
  1. Add extra mint on top.
  2. Take a breath.
  3. Let the aroma hit first — then sip.
  4. And there it is.
  5. That fresh, calm, breezy flavor that feels like time slowed down for a minute.