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    Refreshing Hugo Cocktail Recipe

    By Robyn | Published: Nov 15, 2019 | Modified: Jun 21, 2020

    TO THE RECIPE
    two glasses filled with hugo cocktail with mint and lime
    Light, floral and bubbly, this Hugo cocktail recipe is a delicious combination of elderflower syrup, prosecco, and mint, and is the perfect refreshing summer cocktail.

    side view of two glasses filled with hugo cocktail on white dish with ice, lime and mint

    Originating in South Tyrol, Northern Italy, the Hugo is an elderflower cocktail is popular throughout Italy, Germany and Switzerland.

    I first tasted it when we lived in Munich. Intrigued by the number of people drinking it, sat outside restaurants on hot summers evenings, I ordered one too. Similar to a wine spritzer, but delicately flavoured with elderflower syrup, mint and lime, it is so light and refreshing. I could instantly see why it was so popular!

    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…

    • Smoked Salmon Pate
    • Smoked Salmon Blinis
    • Baby Led Weaning Savoury Palmiers

    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.

    two glasses of hugo cocktail with mint

    Refreshing Hugo Spritz Recipe

    Author: Robyn

    Light, floral and bubbly, this Hugo cocktail recipe is a delicious combination of elderflower syrup, prosecco, and mint, and is the perfect refreshing summer cocktail.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks, Older Family, Quick
    Cuisine Italian, modern european
    Servings 1 Drink
    Calories 105 kcal

    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

    I like it made with 1 teaspoon elderflower but you can add a little more if you like. Just be aware that if you add more cordial it will make the drink sweeter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword elderflower syrup, mint, prosecco, refreshing cocktail, summer cocktail, summer drink

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    1. Alex says

      September 01, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful cocktail to welcome spring – it has a lovely flavour, and is so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        September 02, 2020 at 5:38 pm

        It certainly is a great cocktail for spring and summer, thanks Alex!

        Reply
    2. Adrianne says

      November 17, 2019 at 10:49 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        November 17, 2019 at 5:49 pm

        Thank you Adrianne! Yes, that is the only downside to this drink, it goes down far too quickly, especially on a hot day!

        Reply

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    Hi! I'm Robyn, a toddler mum with a passion for all things food! Having moved internationally 7 times in the past 12 years I have developed a love of making international recipes into family friendly ones you can make in your own home, with local ingredients; wherever you live!

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