Cocktail · Austria
Hugo
Make an Austrian-style Hugo with prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda and mint, using exact oz and ml measurements.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Wine glass
- Base
- Wine
Ingredients
- 3 oz (90 ml) prosecco
- 1 oz (30 ml) elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz (30 ml) soda water
- 6 mint leaves
Garnish
Mint sprig and lime wheel
How to make it
- 1Chill a wine glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Fill the wine glass with ice, then add prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda water and mint leaves, putting the sparkling wine or soda in last.
- 3Lift once with a bar spoon to combine while keeping the drink lively.
- 4Finish with mint sprig and lime wheel and serve immediately.
The story behind Hugo
The Hugo emerged in the Alpine region and became especially popular across Austria as a fragrant alternative to the bitter spritz. Elderflower, mint and prosecco suit the country’s relaxed summer terraces.