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Elderflower spritz with fresh lemon and mint leaves
Elegant sparkling cocktail with elderflower cordial and refreshing mint

Elderflower spritz (Hugo)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
This cocktail (often known as Hugo) brings the lightness of spring and summer to your glass. The distinctive, musky aroma of elderflower works incredibly well with the yeasty, acidic character of sparkling wine. Bubbles play a key role here: not just tickling, but physically lifting aroma compounds to the surface, so you inhale a cloud of scent before every sip.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pitcher or wine glasses
  • Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
  • Chopping board and knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sulphur dioxide (in sparkling wine)

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash lemon thoroughly and slice into thin rounds.

Tip: Essential oils in lemon peel are just as important for the flavour experience as the juice.
2 ✓

Place mint leaves in your palm and clap your hands together once. Place in glasses or pitcher.

Tip: This 'clapping' ruptures leaf cell walls, releasing aromas without crushing the leaf and turning it black [physical disruption].
3 ✓

Pour elderflower cordial over mint and lemon slices. Let stand for a minute.

Tip: Let the cordial take on the mint and lemon aromas.
4 ✓

Top up with cold sparkling wine and soda water.

Tip: Tilt the glass or pitcher and pour gently down the side to minimise carbon dioxide loss [gas retention].
5 ✓

Add ice and gently lift a few times with a long spoon (don't stir wildly!).

Tip: Rough stirring drives out bubbles. The goal is just to mix the thick cordial with the light sparkling wine.
6 ✓

Serve immediately.

Tip: Cold temperature helps keep carbon dioxide in the liquid (gases dissolve better in cold).

Recipe FAQ

Can I make it ahead?
Not worth it. The bubbles escape quickly and the drink goes 'flat'. Best fresh.
What sparkling wine should I use?
Dry (Brut) or semi-dry sparkling wine, or Prosecco. Since the cordial is sweet, sweet sparkling wine would make it too sickly.

Ingredients

  • 750 ml Dry sparkling wine or Prosecco (well chilled)
  • 100 ml Elderflower cordial
  • 1 whole Fresh lemon (organic, as peel is used)
  • 250 ml Soda water (chilled)
  • 6 whole Ice cubes
  • 5 leaves Fresh mint