Originating in South Tyrol, Northern Italy, the Hugo is an elderflower cocktail is popular throughout Italy, Germany and Switzerland.
So easy to prepare, and with only a few ingredients, this Hugo cocktail recipe one that you can easily make for 1, 2 or 50 people. Enjoy as an aperitif or have centre stage at a cocktail party.
For an Elderflower summer mocktail:
Use all sparkling water and no prosecco/sparkling wine, or use alcohol free prosecco.
Serve this cocktail with…
Here are some other amazing and simple canapés ideas from some lovely blogger friends of mine:
Caprese Bread Tartlets from It’s Not Complicated Recipes – 5 ingredients and such a great idea with bread!
Cheese Gougeres from A Baking Journey – which are freezable, making them perfect for entertaining!
Nectarine Bruschetta with Prosciutto and Honey from The Home Cook’s Kitchen – honey infused goats cheese, need I say more *drooling*
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Spoons from Sprinkle And Sprouts – a tasty low calorie canapé idea
Cucumber Appetizer Bites from Peter’s Food Adventures – a light, gluten free bite.
Refreshing Hugo Spritz Recipe
Author: Robyn
Ingredients
- 2-3 mint leaves
- 1-2 teaspoon elderflower syrup
- 200 ml prosecco or sparkling wine
- 50 ml sparkling water
- 1 wedge lime
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Clap mint leaves in between hands to release the flavour, then place in the glass on top of the ice cubes.
- Pour over the elderflower syrup, then the prosecco and sparkling water.
- Place a wedge of lime on the top, and serve straight away.
Notes
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Alex says
What a beautiful cocktail to welcome spring – it has a lovely flavour, and is so refreshing!
Robyn says
It certainly is a great cocktail for spring and summer, thanks Alex!
Adrianne says
This looks like my kindof cocktail!! Love sitting and sipping on a thirst quenching drink like this, although I admit, I drink them TOO quickly. Love the canape ideas as well.
Robyn says
Thank you Adrianne! Yes, that is the only downside to this drink, it goes down far too quickly, especially on a hot day!