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Holiday Hugo Spritz
This Cranberry Hugo Spritz puts a holiday spin on the classic Italian aperitivo. It's bubbly, refreshing, not too sweet and has a gorgeous rosy glow. It's everything you want in a festive cocktail!
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make 1 serving
2
Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice to keep the drink chilled.
ice (as needed)½ ounces freshly squeezed lemon juiceunsweetened cranberry juice1 ounce½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 ounces)unsweetened cranberry juice (8 ounces)1 cup
3
Pour in the elderflower liqueur and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)1 ounceelderflower liqueur ((8 ounces), such as St-Germain)1 cup
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Gently top with prosecco for a bubbly base, then add seltzer to lengthen and lighten the drink.
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Slowly pour the cranberry juice over the top. It will swirl downward to create a rosy pink color. Give it a gentle stir to combine.
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Place the sprig of mint in the palm of your hand, then slap it with your other hand (like you’re clapping) to release the oils.
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Add the mint and a lemon wheel to the glass, then serve immediately.
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To make 8 servings (batched base mixture)
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In a large jar or pitcher, combine 1 cup (8 ounces) elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain, ½ cup (4 ounces) freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup (8 ounces) unsweetened cranberry juice. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate. This is your base mixture.
elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)1 ounceelderflower liqueur ((8 ounces), such as St-Germain)1 cupice (as needed)unsweetened cranberry juice1 ounceunsweetened cranberry juice (8 ounces)1 cup
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To assemble each drink: Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice.
ice (as needed)½ ounces freshly squeezed lemon juiceunsweetened cranberry juice1 ounce½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 ounces)unsweetened cranberry juice (8 ounces)1 cup
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Add about 2 ¾ ounces (a little over ⅓ cup) of the chilled base mixture.
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Pour in 3–4 ounces prosecco for the bubbly base.
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Top with 1–2 ounces seltzer water to taste.
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Give a gentle stir to combine.
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Slap a sprig of mint between your palms to release its oils, then garnish with the mint and a lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
182 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.1 g
sugar Content
16 g
sodium Content
7 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
carbohydrate Content
18 g
saturated Fat Content
0.01 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.04 g
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