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Hugo Spritz recipe
BuiltWine glassCubed ice9% ABV120 kcal
The Hugo Spritz is a built cocktail from Italy, made with mint leaves, elderflower liqueur, prosecco and more, served in a wine glass over ice. It is sparkling.
Roland Gruber, South Tyrol, 2005: elderflower, prosecco, mint and lime.
Hugo Spritz ingredients
| Mint leaves | 8 leaves |
| Lime wedges | 1 wedge |
| Elderflower liqueur | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Prosecco | 90 ml (3 oz) |
| Soda water | top up, about 30 ml |
How to make a Hugo Spritz
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime slice.
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Mint sprig and lime slice
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Hugo Spritz: quick answers
- How strong is a Hugo Spritz?
- About 8.9% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 11 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Hugo Spritz?
- About 120 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Hugo Spritz served in?
- A wine glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a Hugo Spritz have?
- 5 in total: mint leaves, lime wedges, elderflower liqueur, prosecco and soda water. Simple enough to make at home.
