Imagine an Aperol Spritz went on a hiking trip in the Italian Alps, came back with a bunch of fresh mint and a crush on elderflower — that's the Hugo Spritz. Floral, fizzy, and effortlessly refreshing, it's the drink that wins over Aperol skeptics and turns spritz lovers into devoted fans. Made with TAG No.5 Vodka, elderflower liqueur, and a generous pour of Prosecco, this Ontario-made twist on the alpine classic is the ultimate warm-weather sipper. Your patio just texted — it wants this recipe immediately.

Ingredients

1 oz TAG No.5 Vodka
1 oz elderflower liqueur
3 oz Prosecco
1 oz soda water
4–5 fresh mint leaves
1 lime wheel
Ice

How to Make It

Fill a large wine glass generously with ice — the bigger the glass, the better the vibes. Pour in the TAG No.5 Vodka and elderflower liqueur, then top slowly with chilled Prosecco and a splash of soda water. Give it one gentle stir (we said gentle — this is a spritz, not a smoothie). Slap your mint leaves between your palms to wake them up, tuck them in alongside a lime wheel, and serve immediately. Try not to make three more.

Pro Tips

Use the best Prosecco you can reasonably justify. Chill your glass beforehand for maximum freshness. Smacking the mint isn't aggression — it releases the aromatics and makes the whole drink smell like a garden party. If you want it sweeter, nudge up the elderflower. Drier? Pull back and let the Prosecco do the talking.

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