THE HUGO COCKTAIL

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The first time I had this drink was in Italy when my fiance and I were near the northern lakes. It's a summery spritz that's a welcome stray from the more familiar Aperol spritz.

Provided by Jackie Rothong

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup dried elderflowers (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
Ice cubes
1/2 bunch fresh mint
6 ounces (3/4 cup) Prosecco
2 splashes club soda
1 lime, sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • For the elderflower syrup: Combine the elderflowers, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat. Pour into a medium heatproof bowl and add the lemon. Let cool to room temperature and strain.
  • For the cocktail: Fill 2 wine glasses with ice. Add 1/2 cup strained elderflower syrup and 6 mint leaves to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until the liquid is ice cold. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses. Top each with 3 ounces Prosecco and a splash of club soda. Garnish with the remaining mint sprigs and with lime rounds.

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