To quote the Commodores song, crafting a Hugo Spritz is “easy like Sunday morning.” The first step is to open the Prosecco bottle… carefully.
Be sure to direct the bottle away from your eyes and any lighting fixture before you pop the cork! But, seriously, it’s best to use both hands to open the bottle, twisting the cork while gently liberating it from the top.
Pro Tip
Hold the bottle upright as well.
Drop a lime wheel and a few torn fresh mint leaves into a wine glass.
Muddle the lime wheel and mint leaves with the bottom of your bar spoon.
Next, fill the glass with ice cubes.
Measure the elderflower syrup and Prosecco. Pour each immediately into the wine glass as you measure them.
While you don’t need a shaker or mixing glass to craft a Hugo Spritz at home, we recommend using a Japanese Jigger for accurate measurements and easy pours.
Buy a Japanese jigger from Amazon if you need a jigger or want an inexpensive upgrade.
Gently Stir.
Add a splash of sparkling water (approximately one ounce) and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
Start sipping immediately.
