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Clear glass with layers of yellow elderflower liquor and ice, topped off with prosecco, sparkling water in mint. The bottles of elderflower liquor and prosecco are in the background.

Hugo Spritz

This light and refreshing cocktail has a base of dry prosecco, flavored with a bit of mint and elderflower liquor.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Keyword alcohol, dairy-free, egg-free, elderflower liquor, gluten-free, grain-free, mint, no-bake, no-cook, nut-free, prosecco, sparkling water, vegan, vegetarian, wine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 person
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 mint leaves plus 1 sprig for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ice
  • ½ cup Prosecco
  • 1 ounce elderflower liquor
  • cup sparkling water

Instructions

  1. In a stemless, sturdy glass, muddle the mint leaves, sugar and salt until fragrant. Add the elderflower liquor, prosecco, sparkling water and a big scoop of ice.
  2. Mix, then taste and adjust as needed. Smack the sprig of mint against the inside of your wrist until the mint is fragrant, then add as a garnish to the drink and serve!

Recipe Notes

This drink is light on the alcohol, so feel free to add more prosecco, Aperol, gin, or another spirit if you’d like.