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Hugo Spritz

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (136)
Hugo Spritz image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
8 fresh Mint leaves
1 1⁄3 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
2 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water (chilled)
2 fl oz Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco (chilled)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Nude Bar/Giani Spritz Cocktail Glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a WINE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge and mint sprigs.

Method

  1. ADD mint leaves to chilled glass.
  2. FILL glass with ice.
  3. Add other ingredients.
  4. Briefly STIR.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprigs bouquet.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 11.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Pronounced 'Ugo', this spritz-style cocktail was created in June 2005 by "Roland 'AK' Gruber" at his Sanzeno wine and cocktail bar in his hometown of Naturno in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Prior to returning home to open his own bar, Ak had bartended in Switzerland and, after he was forced to close his bar, returned there. It was during this second bartending stint in Switzerland that his Hugo Spritz became a well-known contemporary classic.

AK originally named his cocktail "Otto" but quickly renamed this riff on a classic Spritz Veneziano. Originally made with lemon balm syrup, at some point, what is now a Hugo changed to being made with more readily available elderflower syrup and then elderflower liqueur.

Review

This recipe is one of many for this floral spritz and some may prefer to follow the standard 3:2:1 Spritz formula with 60ml prosecco, 40ml elderflower and 20ml soda.

Variations/similar cocktails

Elderflower Spritz

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Comments & Discussion

Jules Vine
I make it as a conventional Spritz with 3:2:1 ratio, but as I make large Spritz (180:120:60) I change the St Germain element to half St Germain and half Lilet blanc. It reduces the sweetness whilst still maintaing the distinctive elderflower notes, and the Lilet gives it a little more Ooomph.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
As there was no prosecco in the fridge, I used a Pinot bianco from the same region and a strong sparkling water. The result is not bad, but really very different to the original. One should stay with prosecco...
score: 1
Jean-Pierre Tetreault Premium Member
Very refreshing though sweet. Two slices of lime in the glass for a 3:2:1 ratio takes down the sweetness a bit and boosts the tart. ONE IMPORTANT NOTE- slap the mint leaves before adding to the glass. The shock helps release oils and give a slightly stronger minty accent flavor, rather than just adding the leaves.
score: 1
Jules Vine
Excellent tip to slap the mint. Thank you.
score: 1
Helen Clipsom
Just had one made the original way with lemon balm syrup - our local is a fancy country place that grows a lot of its own produce. Including lemon balm, and syrup or cordial is easy to make. No gin as this was a summer lunchtime offering. Very nice as a garden cooler.
score: 1
Isaac Marriott
Isn't this often made with the addition of Gin as well? Makes it a little more dry and boozy.
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
On the sweet side, but the floral notes help cut it a bit. Very nice.
score: 1
Yorey C
i concur, i'd use a bit less elderflower liqueur. otherwise this is a great jazz-up for some mediocre kirkland champagne. i love it.
score: 2
Yorey C
6-1 was a bit dry. 4-1 was about right but slightly dry i'd say.
score: 2
Mark
Crowd pleaser, mild and perfect for a hot sunny afternoon.
score: 1
Monkey Beng
Also named St-Germain Spritz.
From Stgermain.fr website the ratio is :
40 ml St-Germain
60 ml Prosecco or Champagne
60 ml soda water
score: 3
Lucas Gai
Not quite
The signature Spritz uses more elderflower liquor and lemon peel instead of mint. Result is actually different.
score: 1
Egg McKenzie
hugo
score: 2

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