Hugo Cocktail (Italian Elderflower and Prosecco Spritz)
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Hugo Cocktail (Italian Elderflower and Prosecco Spritz)
Description
Starting with fresh mint sprigs muddled or lightly bruised to release their aroma, the cocktail adds elderflower liqueur for floral sweetness. Ice and sparkling water are then added to lighten and dilute the mixture. Prosecco is poured last to preserve its bubbles, creating a sparkling, delicate drink. Optional garnishes include a slice of lime and additional mint to enhance fragrance and presentation.
The Hugo is characterized by its bright, herbal, and subtly sweet flavor with fizzy texture. It is meant to be served chilled and enjoyed as a refreshing pre-meal drink, often accompanied by light snacks.
Variations include adjusting the amounts of liqueur and sparkling water to preferred taste, or replacing alcoholic components with elderflower cordial and sparkling water to make a non-alcoholic version. Lemon can substitute lime if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 4 prigs mint fresh
- 2 oz St Germain liqueur
- 1 oz sparkling water
- 4 oz prosecco preferably DOC or DOCG
Instructions
- Start by adding the mint sprig in the glasses then add the St. Germain liqueur. Muddle the mint of you like a stronger flavor.
- Next add the ice and the sparkling water.
- Then add the Prosecco.
- Finish by garnishing with a slice of lime and more mint, if desired, and serve with a lovely aperitivo spread.
Notes
- Adjust the St Germain and sparkling water quantities to taste after making it a few times.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute elderflower cordial for the liqueur and omit prosecco.
- Lemon slices can be used as an alternative garnish to lime.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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