Traditional Hugo Spritz Cocktail | Julie Blanner

Take pleasure in a basic cocktail with us at the moment! We’re celebrating spring with a Hugo Spritz – an iconic St. Germain bubbly cocktail infused with mint and lime.

These flavors, together with the glowing Prosecco and elderflower (due to the St. Germain) create a cocktail that speaks to spring and summer time.

It’s refreshing, scrumptious, and one in every of my favourite cocktails of all time. I believe you’re going to like it too!

For the previous few years, I’ve loved a glass of Prosecco much more than my long-loved purple wine. In reality, I’ve develop into a giant fan of these bubbles, and much more so after I upgraded them with a bit St Germain!

There’s simply one thing about that refreshing mixture that has my coronary heart. With that in thoughts, I order a Hugo Spritz any time it’s on a bar menu. I really like the mix of lime with the hints of floral and bubbles.

This cocktail feels a bit female due to the floral notes, and it has simply the proper quantity of sweetness that’s balanced by the lime. It’s develop into one in every of my favourite drinks ever!

Very like a mimosa, it’s good for celebratory events, or any day you need to sip one thing that feels fabulous and a bit particular. Make one, or make a full pitcher – cheers to that!

Why You’ll Love this Cocktail Recipe

• Candy, however not too candy.
• Nice for spring and summer time events!
• Straightforward to make, and straightforward to customise, too.
• We’re exhibiting you methods to make only one, in addition to a full pitcher for entertaining.

Substances, Substitutions and Variations

• St Germain – Although this model is our longtime favourite, any elderflower liqueur will do. St. Elder is another choice, and a contact inexpensive.
• Prosecco – We love a Prosecco (or any sort of glowing wine) on this cocktail, however you should utilize your favourite bottle of bubbles. Our favourite model is La Marca – nice taste and an incredible value level, too.
• Membership Soda – Select your favourite kind of glowing soda right here! We love the Fever Tree model for cocktails, however any will do. You’ll be able to even combine it up and prime your Hugo spritz with a flavored glowing soda in case you’d like.
• Contemporary Mint – Launch the oil within the mint leaves by stirring them a bit with the St-Germain, to make your cocktail much more fragrant.
• Lime – Lime can act as a garnish on this cocktail, or you possibly can select to muddle it a bit to be extra lime ahead. The selection is yours!

Suggestions

Don’t muddle your mint for this cocktail (it makes the mint a bit bitter). You’ll be able to, nevertheless, stir the leaves a bit along with your spoon to launch the oils.

For extra lime and mint infusion in your spritz, add the wedge of lime to the bottom of the glass with the mint leaves, and stir them collectively a bit. Then, add ice and pour the elements over this base.

The sweeter bottle of bubbles you select, the sweeter your cocktail will probably be. Select a dry Prosecco for an excellent steadiness.

Need to make a pitcher? Use a full bottle of Prosecco (30 ounces), 12 ounces (1½ cups) of St-Germain and prime it with 24 ounces of membership soda. Add the Prosecco and membership soda simply earlier than serving.

How one can Make

1. Fill wine glass with ice.
2. Add St‑Germain and mint leaves.
3. Prime with rosé and membership soda. Gently stir to mix.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.