Holiday Hugo Spritz
Tart cranberry juice cuts through sweet elderflower liqueur in this 5-minute Italian spritz that won't leave you face-down before dinner. The prosecco and fresh mint make it refreshing instead of cloying—exactly what holiday drinks should be but rarely are.
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Equipment
- stemmed wine or spritz glass
- jigger or small liquid measuring cup
- long bar spoon
or regular spoon muddler or wooden spoon
- small knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6-7 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1½ ounces elderflower liqueur
- 1 ounce unsweetened cranberry juice
- 3 ounces prosecco chilled
- 2 ounces sparkling water chilled
- cranberries for garnish
- orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add the mint leaves to the bottom of the glass. Muddle to release aroma without tearing the leaves apart.
- Pour the elderflower liqueur over the muddled mint. Let the glass stand for a few minutes to allow the mint to infuse the liqueur.
- Fill your glass with the ice cubes and add the cranberry juice. Pour in the prosecco. Top with sparkling water until the glass looks nearly full.
- Give it a slow stir with a long spoon. Garnish with mint, cranberries and an orange slice.
Servings: 1 cocktails