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A Hugo Spritz cocktail garnished with a lime slice and sprig of fresh mint.
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Hugo Spritz (St-Germain Elderflower Spritz)

Considered by many to be the drink of the summer in 2025, the Hugo Spritz is a delightfully refreshing cousin of the Aperol Spritz. This low-ABV cocktail features the sweet floral flavors of elderflower liqueur combined with fizzy prosecco and seltzer. Fresh mint and a slice of lime are the finishing touches to transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Victoria

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • Ice
  • 4 ounces prosecco chilled
  • 1 ounce club soda or seltzer water chilled
  • Lime or lemon wheel for garnish
  • Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the St-Germain and fresh mint sprig to a wine glass and gently muddle. Let it sit for about 3 minutes for the flavors to infuse.
  • Next, add some ice to the glass along with the prosecco and club soda or seltzer water. Give the mixture a gentle stir to combine.
  • Garnish with a lime or lemon wheel and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I've had hugo spritzes without the mint, and they're fantastic as well, but I think adding the mint really takes the drink to another level. If you don't have fresh mint, you can certainly omit it.
  • Although you could use another sparkling wine like Spanish cava or French Champagne, as the origin of Hugo Spritz cocktail is Italian I recommend sticking with prosecco which comes from Italy. Ideally, select a brut or dry prosecco for this cocktail to avoid making it overly sweet.
  • Although there are other brands of elderflower liqueur, my preferred choice is the original, St-Germain.
  • Make sure to chill all the ingredients before making your Hugo Spritz cocktail. This will dilute less of the ice when mixing everything together. Your drink will stay cool, refreshing, and better tasting longer.
  • Need to keep your full size bottle of prosecco bubbly for a while longer? Use a Champagne stopper to seal the bottle tight and retain its bubbles. It will keep sparkling wine bubbly for up to 3 days after opening.
  • Variation: To make a St-Germain Spritz rather than a Hugo Spritz, omit the mint and adjust the amounts to 1 ½ ounces St-Germain, 2 ounces prosecco and 2 ounces club soda or seltzer.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 83mg | Sugar: 15g