Hugo Spritz Recipe
St-Germain / sparkling wine / fresh lime / mint
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Ingredients
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Hugo Spritz - Cocktail
Method
Hugo Spritz - Preparation
Prepare glass and mint
Choose a large wine glass or stemmed glass. Add the fresh mint leaves to the bottom of the glass. Gently clap the mint between your palms (or lightly bruise with a spoon) to release aroma but avoid shredding the leaves. Reserve one nice mint sprig for garnish.
Add lime and St-Germain
Pour the fresh lime juice into the glass over the muddled mint. Add the St-Germain elderflower liqueur. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add the optional simple syrup now (about 1/4 oz).
Add ice
Fill the glass with large ice cubes or crushed ice up to the top. Large cubes melt slower and keep the drink from diluting too quickly.
Top with sparkling wine and soda
Slowly pour the dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or brut) into the glass, followed by the club soda or sparkling water. Pour gently to preserve bubbles and to blend ingredients without stirring vigorously.
Serve
Serve immediately while the drink is cold and effervescent. Optionally provide a straw for sipping but serving without allows the aroma of mint to come through more strongly.