Holiday Hugo Spritz
This Cranberry Hugo Spritz puts a holiday spin on the classic Italian aperitivo. It's bubbly, refreshing, not too sweet and has a gorgeous rosy glow. It's everything you want in a festive cocktail!
Servings: 9
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
To make 1 serving
- ice as needed
- 1 ounce elderflower liqueur such as St-Germain
- ½ ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3-4 ounces prosecco
- 1-2 ounces seltzer water
- 1 ounce unsweetened cranberry juice
- fresh mint sprig and a lemon wheel
To make 8 servings
- 1 cup elderflower liqueur (8 ounces), such as St-Germain
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 ounces)
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (8 ounces)
- ice as needed
- 24-32 ounces prosecco
- 8-18 ounces seltzer water
- fresh mint sprigs and lemon wheels
Instructions
To make 1 serving
- Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice to keep the drink chilled.
- Pour in the elderflower liqueur and freshly squeezed lemon juice,
- Gently top with prosecco for a bubbly base, then add seltzer to lengthen and lighten the drink.
- Slowly pour the cranberry juice over the top. It will swirl downward to create a rosy pink color. Give it a gentle stir to combine.
- Place the sprig of mint in the palm of your hand, then slap it with your other hand (like you’re clapping) to release the oils.
- Add the mint and a lemon wheel to the glass, then serve immediately.
To make 8 servings (batched base mixture)
- In a large jar or pitcher, combine 1 cup (8 ounces) elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain, ½ cup (4 ounces) freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup (8 ounces) unsweetened cranberry juice. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate. This is your base mixture.
- To assemble each drink: Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice.
- Add about 2 ¾ ounces (a little over ⅓ cup) of the chilled base mixture.
- Pour in 3–4 ounces prosecco for the bubbly base.
- Top with 1–2 ounces seltzer water to taste.
- Give a gentle stir to combine.
- Slap a sprig of mint between your palms to release its oils, then garnish with the mint and a lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Taste one drink before serving the batch, if you prefer a bit more tartness or color, add an extra splash of cranberry juice.
- The batched mixture can be refrigerated up to 2 days; stir before using, as the lemon and cranberry may settle slightly.
- Keep the bubbly prosecco and seltzer well-chilled so the final drink stays crisp.
- For easy service, pour the batched base into a small pitcher and measure 2¾ ounces per glass using a jigger.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
