This refreshing European spritz needs to be more popular in the US! Delicious and so easy to make, the Hugo comes together in seconds. Best enjoyed with a sunset and a view.The basic formula is 2 parts St Germain, 1 part club soda, 3 parts prosecco, but people experiment with the ratios. To make it less alcoholic, you could use 2 parts club soda and 2 parts prosecco. Don't skip the lime and mint.It is traditional to muddle the mint with the St Germain, but just smacking the mint a couple of times will release the flavors. I find it keeps the mint from overpowering, which I prefer.
Recipe by Sara Scott on June 15, 2023
Keywords
Elderflower, Hugo, St Germain
Ingredients
2 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St Germain (60 ml)
1 ounce club soda (30 ml (seltzer is an acceptable substitute))
3 ounces prosecco (89 ml)
2 slices lime
1 sprig mint (plus more for serving, optional)
ice
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
Fill a wine glass up halfway with ice. Take the sprig of mint and smack it a couple of times between your palms. Add the mint to the glass, along with the lime slices.
Add the St Germain, followed by the club soda, and top with the prosecco. Give it a quick stir
Serve garnished with more mint, if desired. Best enjoyed poolside or outside with a view.
