Hugo (cocktail)
| Cocktail | |
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| Type | Wine cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | mint leaves |
| Standard drinkware | .svg) |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Stir together over plenty of ice. |
The Hugo is a slightly alcoholic aperitif, originating in South Tyrol, but widespread in Triveneto, Austria, Switzerland and (Germany)[1][2], based on prosecco, elderflower syrup (or lemon balm syrup), seltzer (or sparkling water) and mint leaves.
Origins
As reported by the magazines Mixology[1] and Der Spiegel[3], the Hugo was conceived in 2005 by Naturns barman Roland Gruber[4], as an alternative to Spritz Veneziano, and quickly spread beyond the borders of South Tyrol. Initially, the recipe provided for the use of lemon balm syrup, then in practice replaced by elderflower syrup, more easily available.[1]
The name was chosen at random by its creator: initially he chose the name Otto, but he changed his mind because he did not think it was appropriate.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Spritzvarianten des Südens (Teil 1): Der Hugo" (in German). Mixology. 27 August 2011. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ ""Hugo", lo spritz al sambuco" (in Italian). 5 September 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Hugos bester Sommer". Der Spiegel (in German). 3 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- ^ ""Unser" Hugo-Erfinder: AK aus Naturns" (in German). 18 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2014.