Hugo Spritz: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail

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Easy Hugo Spritz Recipe Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend!

Looking for the perfect summer cocktail to kick off Memorial Day weekend? Say hello to the Hugo Spritz, your new go-to drink for warm-weather sipping. Light, bubbly, and bursting with fresh flavor, this refreshing cocktail is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.

What Is a Hugo Spritz?

The Hugo Spritz is a crisp, aromatic cocktail that originated in Northern Italy. Made with elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, soda water, and fresh mint, it’s the ultimate drink to cool off during the hot summer months. Think of it as the laid-back cousin of the Aperol Spritz, floral, citrusy, and oh-so-refreshing.

Why It’s Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and no backyard BBQ, picnic, or pool party is complete without a signature drink. The Hugo Spritz checks all the boxes:

  • Light and refreshing
  • Easy to batch for a crowd
  • Pairs beautifully with grilled food, salads, and light appetizers
  • Visually stunning with fresh mint and lime slices

Whether you’re hosting or attending, this is one Memorial Day cocktail your guests won’t forget!

Tips for the Best Hugo Spritz

  • Use chilled ingredients to keep the cocktail cold longer.
  • Swap the lime for lemon or add a few cucumber slices for a twist.
  • Make a large batch in a pitcher, just wait to add the soda water and ice until serving.
  • Slightly clap the mint leaves before adding them to release their aromatic oils!

Make It Your Summer Signature Drink

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Hugo Spritz is the kind of easy cocktail that turns any gathering into a celebration. It’s floral, fizzy, and downright delightful, a crowd-pleasing summer drink that deserves a permanent spot on your patio menu.

Ready to sip into summer? Try this Hugo Spritz recipe at your next cookout or gathering and let the sunshine and bubbles do the rest. Cheers to a flavorful season!

A glass of wine with lime and mint in it.

Hugo Spritz

Print Recipe
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces St. Germain, elderflower liqueur
  • 4 fresh mint leaves
  • ice
  • 4 ounces prosecco
  • 2 ounces sparkling water
  • 2 lime wheels
  • sprig of mint, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add St. Germaine and mint leaves to a wine glass. Gently muddle and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ice and lime wheels. Top with prosecco and finish with sparkling water. Stir to combine. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig. Enjoy!
Keyword Easy cocktail recipe, Elderflower cocktail, Hugo Spritz recipe, Memorial day drink, Prosecco cocktail, Refreshing spritz cocktail, Summer cocktail

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