This batch hugo spritz recipe is the ultimate summer cocktail for entertaining. Made with St-Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco, fresh mint and lime. It’s a light, Italian spritz that I love making for an Aperitivo hour at home, backyard bbq’s and girls nights.
This is the best hugo spritz recipe to serve a crowd and comes together in just five minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Hugo Spritz Recipe
I became a true Hugo Spritz advocate after my trip to Italy and now it’s my go-to, especially in the summer. I live for a long apericena in the peak of summer and this hugo spritz is a must make.
- The Party Drink: this big batch hugo spritz is great for serving a crowd and freeing you up from the bar. This is always a favorite cocktail at parties and is perfect for summer entertaining, backyard parties and easy happy hours
- Light, crisp and refreshing: the ingredients in a hugo spritz, elderflower liqueur, prosecco, fresh lime juice and mint are all incredibly refreshing and lighter than many other classic cocktails – they’re also perfect for warmer days
- Beautiful drink: this spritz in a fun drink dispenser filled with fresh limes and mint can be so eye catching, you’ll watch guests head to the dispenser one by one
- The ultimate summer spritz: this spritz is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but easy enough to make for a backyard bbq. It’s one of my go-to’s for summer hosting!
what is a hugo spritz?
A hugo spritz is a light, refreshing Italian cocktail made with elderflower liqueur, prosecco, fresh mint, fresh lime juice and ice. We drank many hugo spritzes in the Northern part of Italy (this is where they originated!).
The hugo spritz is often compared as a cousin spritz to the Aperol spritz. The aperol spritz has bold bitter orange notes where the hugo spritz is light, citrusy, herbaceous and slightly sweet.
hugo spritz ingredients:
So what’s in a hugo spritz you might ask?!
Hugo spritz ingredients are simple and fresh! Mint and lime are a match made in heaven, so make sure you have extra on hand so everyone can add more garnish to their individual drinks!
Here’s a list of everything you’ll need, but be sure to check out the recipe card for measurements.
- Elderflower liqueur – St. Germain is the most popular elderflower liqueur used in a traditional hugo spritz recipe
- Limes – for both juice and garnish.
- Prosecco – a dry, chilled prosecco works best because it balances out the sweetness of the elderflower liqueur
- Mint – fresh mint leaves are a must!
- Ice – I typically use crushed ice, but you can use what you have
what is the best prosecco for a hugo spritz?
The best prosecco for a hugo spritz is either a dry or extra-dry prosecco. Elderflower liqueur is a strong, sweet ingredient and an extra dry prosecco with balance the hugo spritz nicely. Avoid sweeter proseccos that can make the drink overly sweet.
How to Make a Big Batch Hugo Spritz
Step 1: Mix Ingredients
Add elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and lime wheels to a large pitcher or beverage dispenser. Stir well.
Step 2: Add Prosecco
Top with two bottles of prosecco and mix together. Top the pitcher with a few cups of ice until it’s mostly full.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy!
Serve your spritz immediately so the prosecco doesn’t go flat! Let guests add more garnish if they’d like, and enjoy this endlessly sippable treat!
faqs
You can definitely batch this ahead of time! Add the elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and limes to a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, cover, and refrigerate. Once you’re ready to serve, add the fresh mint leaves and bottles of prosecco. Stir everything together until it’s fully combined and then fill the remainder of the pitcher or dispenser with ice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
You can definitely batch this ahead of time! Add the elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and limes to a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, cover, and refrigerate. Once you’re ready to serve, add the fresh mint leaves and bottles of prosecco. Stir everything together until it’s fully combined and then fill the remainder of the pitcher or dispenser with ice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
They’re like cousins! The Hugo is made with elderflower liqueur so it’s light and floral, while the Aperol spritz has a bitter flavor. Both have a liqueur and bubbles though.
Prosecco will aid better to the lightness of the cocktail. Save sparkling wine and champange for drinking on it’s own
Yes, a hugo spritz is slightly sweeter than an aperol spritz. An aperol spritz is made with a bitter liqueur which cuts the sweetness a bit for a more citrus forward taste
Yes, you can sub in another elderflower liqueur brand like Giffard or Bols, St-Germain is usually just the most readily available elderflower liqueur
roughly 8-10 servings depending on the size of your glasses
Serving Suggestions
I imagine you’re serving this big batch at a girl’s night or a pool day, so here are some snackable bites that you can serve with your fresh cocktail!
- I love fun dips at a party so I think bruschetta dip or olive oil balsamic dip are a must!
- If you love something cheesy and bold I’d try the dill pickle cheeseball
- For something with more protein in it, I think a sea bass ceviche or lemon pepper wings would pair with your light and floral drink perfectly!
- Finally, this party calls for a summery sweet treat! Try this fruity summer berry trifle or my tried and true old fashioned peach cobbler
More Summer of Spritz Recipes
- Lambrusco Pomegranate Spritz
- Blackberry Gin Spritz
- Passionfruit Spritz
- Pineapple Coconut Spritz
- Martini Spritz
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Big Batch Hugo Spritz
ingredients
- 10 oz elderflower liqueur
- 5 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 bottles prosecco
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 3 limes cut into thin wheels
- Ice
instructions
- Add elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, mint leaves and lime wheels to a large pitcher or beverage dispenser. Stir well.
- Top with two bottles of prosecco and mix together. Top with a few cups of ice until the pitcher is mostly full.
- Serve immediately to avoid prosecco going flat.
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