Hugo
Elderflower, prosecco, soda and mint. A floral spritz from the Italian Alps.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 20 ml Elderflower liqueur
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml Soda water
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
- Mint sprig (garnish)
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Add 6 mint leaves
- Ice the glass
- Pour 20 ml elderflower liqueur into the glass
- Pour 90 ml prosecco into the glass
- Top with 30 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Hugo
The Hugo was created in 2005 by Roland Gruber, a bartender in South Tyrol in northern Italy, as an alternative to the Aperol Spritz. It quickly spread across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The spritz family. The spritz is said to date from Austrian rule in north-east Italy in the 1800s, when soldiers added a splash ("spritzen") of water to the local wine. Bitter aperitivo liqueurs and sparkling wine were added in the 20th century, and the spritz became a global summer drink in the 2000s.
Hugo FAQ
What's in a Hugo?
20 ml elderflower liqueur, 90 ml prosecco, 30 ml soda water, 6 leaves mint leaves, garnished with mint sprig and lime wheel.
How strong is a Hugo?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Hugo?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Hugo in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
