Summer after summer, the Aperol Spritz cocktail glistens in the sun as the dominant spritz, but is that all about to change?
Fuelled by viral TikTok clips, the Hugo Spritz is capturing the hearts and minds of drinkers as summer beckons. Hailing from Northern Italy as a regional twist on the classic Spritz (which usually involves amaro and bitterness), the Hugo Spritz has slowly made its way over the Alps and across Europe over the last fifteen years. So, what actually is it?
Well, it’s elderflower liqueur (usually St Germain), Prosecco, soda, mint and a little lemon or lime. As gloriously effervescent it sounds, this is as refreshing as it gets with tantalising florality and fizz at the forefront of it all. The sweet, aromatic, and crisp profile is a crowd-pleaser with pretty much everyone and it’s being dubbed the most refreshing cocktail ever invented!
Part of its appeal is how simple is to make, so if you want to see what all the fuss is about and make a Hugo Spritz next time the sun is shining, this is how to go about it:
Ingredients
40ml elderflower liqueur (like St Germain)
20ml soda water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Dash of lime/lemon juice
Prosecco to top up
Ice
Lime/lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
Take a large wine glass (you could use a highball if it’s big enough) and add some mint. Depending on how minty you want it, crush, and rip the mint to release the flavour, then pour in your elderflower. If you want a less boozy version, elderflower cordial works well too. Fill the glass with large ice cubes, add a splash of soda water, some lemon or lime juice, and top up with prosecco! And the final touch…a lemon or lime garnish! The ultimate summer sipper right there.