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Elderflower Hugo Spritz

Elderflower Hugo Spritz

A floral sparkling drink built over ice with elderflower liqueur, prosecco, fresh mint, and lime.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 drink
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

  • Large wine glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur plus 1/2 oz more
  • 3 oz dry prosecco chilled
  • 2 oz sparkling water chilled
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed, clapped before adding
  • 3 thin lime slices
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Ice. Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  • Mint. Clap the mint between your palms and add it to the glass.
  • Pour. Add the elderflower liqueur and lime slices.
  • Top. Fill halfway with prosecco, then add the sparkling water.
  • Stir. Stir once gently and serve at once.

Notes

Substitutions: Use elderflower syrup and a non alcoholic sparkling wine for an alcohol free spritz.
Tips: Clap the mint before adding it and choose a dry prosecco.
Storage: Serve right away and do not store the mixed drink.
Nutrition includes the alcohol and uses one and one half ounces of liqueur. Drink responsibly.
Keyword Elderflower Hugo Spritz, Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Mint, Prosecco, Sparkling Water