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HUGO COCKTAIL



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Refreshing, floral and herbal, the hugo cocktail is perfect for warm summer evenings. Make this simple spritz with prosecco and a dash of gin

Provided by Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

small handful of mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig to garnish
20ml elderflower cordial
20ml gin (see tip below)
ice
25ml soda water
120ml prosecco
1 lime wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • Gently scrunch the mint in your hands to lightly bruise it, then put in the bottom of a large wine glass. Pour over the elderflower cordial and gin and leave to infuse for 1-2 mins.
  • Fill the glass with ice, then pour over the soda water and prosecco. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with the lime wedge and mint sprig before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium

THE HUGO COCKTAIL



The Hugo Cocktail image

The first time I had this drink was in Italy when my fiance and I were near the northern lakes. It's a summery spritz that's a welcome stray from the more familiar Aperol spritz.

Provided by Jackie Rothong

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup dried elderflowers (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
Ice cubes
1/2 bunch fresh mint
6 ounces (3/4 cup) Prosecco
2 splashes club soda
1 lime, sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • For the elderflower syrup: Combine the elderflowers, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat. Pour into a medium heatproof bowl and add the lemon. Let cool to room temperature and strain.
  • For the cocktail: Fill 2 wine glasses with ice. Add 1/2 cup strained elderflower syrup and 6 mint leaves to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until the liquid is ice cold. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses. Top each with 3 ounces Prosecco and a splash of club soda. Garnish with the remaining mint sprigs and with lime rounds.

THE BEST HUGO COCKTAIL RECIPE



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If you're looking for something different to sip this summer, don't miss this Hugo Cocktail! With hints of floral and citrus, this bubbly Italian spritz cocktail comes together with just 5 ingredients.

Provided by Krista

Categories     Drinks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon elderflower syrup (St. Germain)
4 oz. Prosecco
1-2 tablespoons sparkling water
3-4 mint leaves
2 slices of lime

Steps:

  • To a large wine glass add ice, lime slices and mint. Muddle a little bit to release the aroma from the mint.
  • Add elderflower liquor, Prosecco and top with sparkling water.
  • Gently stir and serve.

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