Hugo Spritz
Hugo Spritz
The Hugo Spritz is an aperitif made from Prosecco, St. Germain elderflower liqueur (or lemon balm syrup), sparkling water and mint leaves. It was created by bartender Roland Gruber in South Tyrol in 2005, a light, floral and bubbly aperitif served over ice in a large wine glass. It is popularly drunk as a sweet summer alternative to the Aperol Spritz, often garnished with more mint and a lime wedge.
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