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Aperitif/Liqueur · Spritz · Citrusy

Hugo Spritz Recipe

Elderflower, bubbles, and mint — the spritz that skips Aperol's bitterness entirely.

Prep Time
1.5 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Large wine glass
Strength
Light

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Last updated September 14, 2026

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About the Hugo Spritz

Created in Austria in 2005 by bartender Roland Schmid — a genuinely well-documented modern-cocktail origin, unusual for how quickly it spread across German-speaking Europe and internationally.

Hugo Spritz cocktail served in a Large wine glass
Ingredients for a Hugo Spritz: Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, Soda water laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Elderflower liqueur1 oz
  • Prosecco3 oz
  • Soda water2 oz
  • Mint spriggarnish
  • Lime wheelgarnish

Method

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
  2. Measure and pour the elderflower liqueur into the glass.
  3. Top with Prosecco, then soda water.
  4. Stir once to combine.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig.
  6. Cut a lime wheel.
  7. Garnish with the lime wheel.
Stirring the Hugo Spritz into a chilled large wine glass
Close-up of the garnish on a Hugo Spritz, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Large wine glass, full of ice.

Notes

Slap the mint before adding to release oils. Pairs well with light brunch food.

Tools Used

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