Hugo Spritz
A light, floral Alpine spritz of elderflower, prosecco and soda over mint and lime — low-ABV and refreshing, which makes its 3:2 prosecco-to-syrup-plus-soda ratio easy to scale into pitchers for warm-weather events.
Ingredients
| Prosecco | 3 oz |
| Elderflower syrup | 1 oz |
| Soda water | 2 oz |
| Lime juice | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 6.50 oz |
Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Built in the glass · Medium · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the elderflower syrup and lime juice to the wine glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Top with the prosecco.
- 3
Top with the soda water.
- 4
Stir gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 0% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Prosecco | 36.0 oz | 2 |
| Elderflower syrup | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Soda water | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Lime juice | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Hugo Spritz FAQ
What's in a Hugo Spritz?
A classic Hugo Spritz is made with prosecco, elderflower syrup, soda water, lime juice. It's built in the glass and served in a wine glass.
What is the ABV of a Hugo Spritz?
A classic Hugo Spritz is approximately 5.1% ABV — about 0.55 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Hugo Spritz?
Neither — the Hugo Spritz is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Hugo Spritzs for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add no dilution water (built drinks dilute in the glass). The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.