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Hugo Spritz in a highball glass

Hugo Spritz

An elderflower spritz from South Tyrol that rivals the Aperol Spritz.

FloralLightRefreshing

Ingredients

  • Prosecco3 oz (90 ml)
  • Elderflower Cordial1 oz (30 ml)
  • Sparkling Water1 oz (30 ml)
  • Mint Leaves4 leaves
  • Lime Juice2 slices

How to make it

  1. Add mint and lime to a wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour in cordial, prosecco, and sparkling water.
  3. Stir gently.

Glass: Highball

May contain: Sulfites. Always check your own bottles.

History

The Hugo Spritz was devised in 2005 by Roland Gruber in Italy's South Tyrol as a lighter answer to the Aperol Spritz. Elderflower syrup, Prosecco, soda and fresh mint give it a floral, delicate character that has made it a summer staple across Europe.

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