Cocktails
Hugo Spritz
Hugo Spritz is a five-ingredient spritz built with elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine and sparkling water, with mint and lime as the garnish. The St-Germain recipe is built over ice in a wine glass and stirred gently.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 5 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ozElderflower LiqueurLiqueur Modifier
- 2 ozSparkling WineUnknown
- 2 ozSparkling WaterMixer
- 1 wedgeLime WedgeGarnish
- 1 sprigMint SprigGarnish
How to Make It
- Fill a wine glass with ice.Fill
- Add the sparkling wine and sparkling water, pour in the elderflower liqueur, stir gently, and garnish with mint and lime.Stirred
Why it works
Why the Hugo Spritz works
St-Germain’s formula combines elderflower liqueur with sparkling wine and sparkling water, then adds mint and lime. The producer describes the elderflower as naturally sweet and the mint and lime as adding a bright, zesty aroma.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Wine Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Stirred
Serving tips
How to serve this recipe
Build the drink over ice in a wine glass, stir gently, and garnish with mint and lime.
Taste
What does a Hugo Spritz taste like?
St-Germain describes the Hugo Spritz as fragrant, fresh and naturally sweet with elderflower, while mint and lime add a bright, zesty aroma to the sparkling serve.
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Recipe proportions
The St-Germain formula uses 1 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, 2 oz sparkling wine and 2 oz sparkling water, with mint and lime for garnish.
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Reviewed alternative recipes
No suitable direct swap is reviewed for Elderflower Liqueur, Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Water, Lime Wedge or Mint Sprig. Try this related recipe instead:
Both use sparkling wine, soda and ice in the spritz format; Hugo uses elderflower with mint and lime while Aperol Spritz uses Aperol and orange.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a Hugo Spritz taste like?
- The flavour of Hugo Spritz depends on the specific ingredients and measures used. Expect a balance of the key spirits and mixers in the recipe.
- How strong is a Hugo Spritz?
- The Hugo Spritz has an ABV of approximately 9.7%. That's approximately 0.89 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 174 kcal, 12.3g sugar, 17.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- Can I make a Hugo Spritz at home?
- Yes. The Hugo Spritz uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Wine Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.