Fresh, simple, something I could drink all afternoon! All things I think of when I think of a Hugo Spritz. Drinking one is beautifully refreshing on a hot day.

Who invented the Hugo Spritz? The Hugo Spritz is noted as being invented in 2005 by bartender Roland Gruber in the town of Naturno, in Italy, along the Italian-Austrian border. It quickly became widely known from its place of origin to neighboring countries of Austria and Germany and now worldwide.
Ingredients
The main ingredient here is the St. Germain, which gives this drink the most amazing flavor. It has the flavor of elderflower, which is rich, floral, and sweet.
I live in Texas, and another main ingredient in this cocktail is sparkling water, so I opted for using Topo Chico since I always have it in my fridge. So I guess you could call this a Texas Hugo Spritz, lol!
The other star is using a sweet sparkling wine or prosecco. I prefer something on the sweeter side, it really livens up the St. Germaine.
What you need:
- Fresh Mint
- St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Topo Chico
- Prosecco
- Lemon Wheel
See the recipe card for full quantities.
Method
The biggest thing to note when making this cocktail is to slap the mint. It helps to wake it up and bring out all the oils which carry the flavor. Slap it between your hands before adding it to the bottom of the glass, then hit the garnish on the back of your hand or slap between them.
To make the cocktail, slap the leaves of one sprig of mint in your hands, then place them in the bottom of your glass. Add the St. Germain and let it rest, giving it a little stir for 2-3 minutes.
Then fill the glass to the top with ice and add in the prosecco and topo chico. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a few more mint sprigs and it is ready to be sipped and enjoyed!
More Great Cocktail Recipes
The most popular cocktail recipe here is my Bourbon Brown Sugar Old Fashioned, warming and delicious, especially in the cold months. More favorite cold-weather drinks include a Hot Buttered Rum, which is great for Christmas tree gazing, or an Irish Coffee.
For more warm-weather cocktails, make a Dirty Shirley, Peach Sangria, or Sparkling Pear and Elderflower Lemonade.
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📖 Recipe
Hugo Spritz
Fresh, simple, something I could drink all afternoon! Things I think of when I think of a Hugo Spritz. Beautifully refreshing on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 1 sprig fresh Mint
- ½ ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1 ounce Topo Chico, chilled
- 4 ounces Prosecco, chilled
- Lemon Wheel, for garnish
- Fresh Mint Sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the leaves from 1 sprig of mint, and slap them between your hands 2-3 times until they become fragrant and release the oils.
- Drop the mint leaves into the bottom of an iced tea glass or large wine glass. Add the St. Germain and stir to combine. Let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes to infuse.
- Fill the glass to the top with ice and finish with the Topo Chico and Prosecco.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with 2-3 mint sprigs and a lemon wheel.
Notes
To prepare the mint for garnish, strip the lower leaves from the stalk, leaving a neat bouquet at the top. Then, firmly slap the mint on the back of your hand or palm before garnishing; this releases the oils to make the mint more aromatic. To keep your mint looking fresh, shock it in an ice water bath before using.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
This is an estimated caloric value, actual numbers may differ based on the ingredients used.
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