The Hugo Spritz is a fresh and sweet aperitif cocktail made with prosecco and mint leaves; it offers an explosion of freshness and liveliness that makes the summer heat much more bearable. In preparing this fantastic cocktail, I use elderflower syrup which gives sweetness and a very refined flavor.
Hugo Spritz is an experience to share with your loved ones; its composition makes it suitable for any occasion, from a terrace aperitif to a beach party at sunset. The Hugo Spritz is a symbol of cheerfulness and lightheartedness, an invitation to enjoy life in the company of good friends.
Let’s see how to prepare this cocktail at home, and for those who love preparing aperitifs, I recommend some delicious recipes to enjoy with various cocktails.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1 cocktail
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 245.78 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.60 (g) of which sugars 37.63 (g)
- Proteins 0.25 (g)
- Fat 0.01 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.36 (g)
- Sodium 10.80 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 240 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup prosecco
- 1/4 cup elderflower syrup
- 1 tbsp sparkling water (or soda)
- to taste ice
- 5 leaves mint
- 1 slice lemon
Tools
- 1 Glass
- 1 Set
Preparation
The preparation of this fresh and lively cocktail is not difficult, just follow the proportions well and the result is guaranteed.
Just a few simple steps to ensure you a cheerful evening. The preparation of this fresh and lively cocktail is not difficult, just follow the proportions well, and the result is guaranteed.
First, pour the ice cubes into the glass, this will keep the prosecco fresh and sparkling. Add the elderflower syrup, the prosecco, and the very sparkling water. Stir slightly with the appropriate spoon, then add the mint leaves, the lemon slice, and your cocktail will be ready.
By following the video above, you will see how the execution is easy and fast even without professional tools.
NOTES
The recommendation is to consume the Hugo Spritz as you have prepared it to maintain its fresh and sparkling flavor; the mint leaves are the right ingredient to enhance the flavor of this cocktail, but in the absence of fresh leaves, you can replace them with 5 ml of mint liqueur.
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