Hugo-Style Elderflower Spritz with Mint and Lime
A refreshing Italian aperitif featuring floral St-Germain, crisp Prosecco, and bright citrus notes, perfect for warm evenings. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, soda water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz soda water
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a chilled wine glass with ice cubes until three-quarters full. Add 1.5 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur and 3 oz chilled Prosecco, stirring gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Step 2: Top with 2 oz soda water and gently stir again. Muddle 6 fresh mint leaves in the glass with the lime wedge until fragrant but not torn.
- Step 3: Discard the lime wedge, add a mint sprig for garnish, and serve immediately with a straw while the bubbles remain effervescent.






