Hugo cocktail
Hugo cocktail: Mint leaves, Elderflower syrup / cordial — or elderflower liqueur as a common modern substitute, Lime, Soda Water and Prosecco.
The Spec
- 8-10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 30 ml Elderflower syrup / cordial — or elderflower liqueur as a common modern substitute
- 1/4 lime, squeezed Lime
- a splash, ~30-60 ml Soda water
- top up, ~120-160 ml Prosecco
Method
Add gently muddled mint to a chilled large wine glass. Squeeze in the lime and drop in a slice or two. Fill with ice, add the elderflower syrup (or liqueur) and a splash of soda water, then top with Prosecco. Stir briefly to combine and garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.
Served in a wine glass. Garnish: mint sprig and a lime wheel.
Spec held as sourced — Difford's Guide. The house never guesses a drink.
Drinks that share this spec
Shares Lime and Soda Water with Gin Rickey. If your shelf makes Hugo cocktail, it is already most of the way to these:
Gin Rickey · Gin and Soda · Limeade · Mango Mojito · Mojito · Pornstar Martini · Spritz · White Wine Sangria