A Hugo spritz is an ideal choice for alfresco sipping.
Its a perfect cocktail for sitting on the porch and watching the comings and goings of the neighbors.
(We won’t judge.)
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Learn how to make a Hugo spritz, and welcome your porch-sitting friends with this refreshing drink all summer.
Is a Hugo Spritz the Same as a St-Germain Spritz?
Although these two drinks are similar, they are not synonymous.
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ASt-Germain spritzis St-Germain, sparkling wine, and soda water; theHugo spritzincludes the addition of mint.
Is a Hugo Spritz a Mojito?
Fill the pitcher with ice.
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Add a bottle of chilled Prosecco and a can of chilled plain seltzer water.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish the pitcher with lemon wheels and mint sprigs, and serve immediately.
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This batch method serves six to 12 cups with ice or 6 cups without.
Hugo Spritz Recipe Tips
TheSouthern LivingTest Kitchen made this drink several times to get it just right.
Or, use lime wheels as a garnish instead of lemon for a slight spin on the classic.
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)elderflower liqueur(such as St-Germain)
Ice
1/2 cup (4oz.)
chilledProsecco
1/4 cup (2oz.)
Add ice:
Fill glass with ice.
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Add sparkling wine and seltzer:
Add Prosecco and seltzer water; gently stirring to combine.
Garnish and serve:
Garnish with lemon wheels and mint sprigs.
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