Hugo Cocktail Recipe – Straight from South Tyrol
Aperol spritz is considered the classic Italian cocktail, but its cousin, the refreshing Hugo cocktail (aka Hugo spritz) is a favorite of many Italians, especially in the hot summer months!
The perfect place to drink one is in the Dolomites, while looking at the mountains and the bright green hills.
But, if you can’t make it to the Dolomites, don’t worry! I’ve got the authentic recipe for the Hugo cocktail for you – directly from South Tyrol! That’s right – this is the recipe for the Hugo cocktail.
Thanks to Lorenzo, the talented and knowledgeable bartender at Romantik Hotel Turm, you can make the classic Hugo cocktail at home – and it will taste just like one you’d have in South Tyrol.
What is a Hugo Spritz?
The Hugo cocktail is a refreshing alternative to the popular orange-colored spritz you see on aperitivo tables every evening in Italy.
It combines the following ingredients:
- Prosecco
- Elderflower syrup
- Sparkling water
- Ice
- Mint
- Lime (garnish). Read More...