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Hugo spritz (light elderflower Prosecco cocktail)

A refreshing summer cocktail made with floral elderflower syrup, bubbly Prosecco and mineral water. Served with lots of ice and mint, it's an instant favorite.
Prep 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients 

  • 4 tablespoons elderflower syrup
  • 7 fl oz Prosecco
  • 5 fl oz mineral water or club soda or seltzer
  • a handful of mint leaves
  • lime slices optional
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • Tear up a few mint leaves and add them to each glass. Pour over elderflower syrup. Top with plenty of ice. Divide Prosecco and mineral water equally between two glasses.
  • Top each glass with more mint and lime slices. Serve with straws (so everyone can mix the syrup with the prosecco).

Notes

I like mineral water the best, but any bubbly water will work. You can use club soda or seltzer. I wouldn't reach for anything sweeter, because elderflower syrup is plenty sweet.
You can play with the ratios of all ingredients. If you want a mocktail, skip the Prosecco and use more syrup and mineral water. Alternatively, you can make a stronger drink, by using more sparkling wine and less water.
Most importantly - adjust the amount of syrup used to your personal preference for sweetness. The end result also depends on the strength of the specific elderflower syrup you have.