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Hugo Spritz
Spritz with elderflower
Prosecco, elderflower, mint, and soda — Italian aperitivo done right. Light, herbal, dangerously approachable.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz St-Germain
- 2 oz Soda Water
Method
Pour Prosecco into a wine glass with ice. Add St-Germain. Top with soda water. Stir gently. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Created in June 2005 by Roland "AK" Gruber at San Zeno wine and cocktail bar in Naturno, South Tyrol. Originally made with lemon balm syrup, later adapted to use elderflower syrup and liqueur. Per Difford's Guide #5039, the cocktail became a contemporary classic across Europe.
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