This summer spritz recipe is a refreshing blend of St-Germain, prosecco, mint, and lime.

Fresh mint highlights the floral flavor of the St-Germain and adds a bright note.

Finish the drink with bubbly prosecco, sparkling water, and fresh lime.

Hugo Spritz cocktail

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If you don’t have limes on hand, sliced lemons make a great substitute.

It’s a great complement to the acidic, bold flavors of lime and mint.

Yet, it’s delicate enough that you still taste the floral St-Germain.

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you’ve got the option to substitute Champagne if you have trouble finding it.

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Ingredients

1to2sprigsfresh mint

3to4ice cubes

1Tbsp.(1/2oz.

adding Prosecco to Hugo Spritz cocktail

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)elderflower liqueur(such as St-Germain)

1/2cup(4oz.

)Prosecco, chilled

1to2Tbsp.(1/2to1oz.

you’re free to also use a muddler in the glass to crush the mint.

Add Garnishes to Glass

Add the mint sprig and lime to a 10- to 12-ounce glass.

Pour and Serve

Top with ice, St-Germain, Prosecco, and sparkling water.

Garnish with an additional mint sprig and more lime slices, if desired.

A spritz often contains garnishes like fresh herbs or sliced citrus fruit.

St-Germain is a French liqueur made with elderflowers.

According to the makers of St-Germain, there are 1,000 elderflower blooms in every bottle.

The amount can vary.

Expect about 9% ABV in a Hugo Spritz cocktail.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.