How To Make A Hugo Cocktail

Italy has birthed many of the world's most famous and popular cocktails such as the Americano, the Negroni and the Bellini. Many of these drinks come from iconic bars in cities like Venice and Florence but, every now and then, culinary gems emerge from lesser-known destinations around the country. One such example is the Hugo.

Not unlike the Mojito, the Hugo is a cocktail that comes from the South Tyrol region in northern Italy and is popular, and readily found, in cafes and bars in southern Germany and Austria as well, particularly during the summer months!

Said to have been invented in 2005 in the Italian town of Naturno by bartender Roland Gruber, it was created as an alternative to a spritz and quickly became popular across the region before crossing over into Germany and Austria. Comprised of Prosecco, peppermint, elderflower and gin, it is a refreshing and distinct beverage, perfect for relaxing with in one of our incredible vacation rentals in South Tyrol and Trentino Alto Adige.

Ingredients:

3 parts Elderflower cordial
1 part Soda water
Around 6 parts Prosecco
3 peppermint
1 part Gin

Method:

1. Prep a glass with the mint leaves, tucked against the sides, and half-fill with ice.

2. Next, pour the gin over the ice and then add the elderflower cordial.

3. Squeeze a lime wedge over top and drop it in.

4. Top up with the Prosecco and add the soda water. Serve immediately and enjoy!