Description
A refreshing and elegant twist on the classic Hugo Spritz, the Cucumber Hugo Spritz blends elderflower liqueur, cucumber, mint, lime juice, and prosecco for a crisp, botanical summer cocktail.
Ingredients
1 oz elderflower liqueur
0.5 oz lime juice
Prosecco to top
Cucumber slices for muddling and garnish
Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle a few cucumber slices with the elderflower liqueur.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously to combine and chill.
- In a wine glass, layer a thin cucumber slice with fresh ice.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into the prepared glass.
- Top with prosecco.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and an extra rolled cucumber slice.
Notes
- Use English or seedless cucumbers for best flavor and presentation.
- Fresh lime juice is recommended for optimal taste.
- This drink is best served immediately to preserve the prosecco’s fizz.
- You can prepare the muddled cucumber and elderflower mixture up to 1 day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
