If you thought the classic Hugo Spritz couldn’t get any more summery, let us introduce its incredibly elegant, pink-hued sister: the Rose Hugo Spritz.
The original drink-born in Northern Italy – relies on the combination of elderflower, mint, and Prosecco. This version swaps out the standard sparkling wine for a crisp Sparkling Rosé, transforming it into a beautifully fragrant, blush-pink patio staple.
It’s light, intensely aromatic, and has a subtle berry-and-floral depth that balances out the sweet elderflower perfectly.
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Prep Time: 2 mins
Servings: 1
Price Range: Affordable
Difficulty: Long
Rose Hugo Spritz Ingredients
Alcohol
- 90 ml Sparkling Rose Wine (We used Mateus Brut Rose Sparkling Wine)
- 25 ml Elderflower Liqueur (St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur)
Juices, Sodas & Syrups
- 25 ml Soda Water
Fruit & Other
- 1 rose stem for garnish
Rose Hugo Spritz Cocktail Recipe
Only six steps to make the perfect Rose Hugo Spritz!
- Pour your elderflower liqueur into the bottom of a large wine glass.
- Fill the glass generously with ice cubes. You want the ice packed high to keep the bubbles tight and the drink ice-cold.
- Gently pour in the chilled sparkling rosé, followed by the soda water.
- Give the drink a big but gentle stir from bottom to top with a bar spoon to lift the heavy liqueur into the bubbles.
- Slide a metal straw into the glass and nestle your fresh pink rose stem right alongside it so the bloom rests perfectly on the rim.
- Serve, sip and enjoy!
Equipment
This cocktail will need the following equipment:
- Bar Spoon
- Jigger
- Large Wine Glass
Cocktail Units & Pricing
We’ve based these volumes, units and pricing off our alcohol database. Our prices are based off open Open Exchange Rates from the GBP total.
| Ingredient | Volume | Units | Price |
| Sparkling Rose Wine | 90 ml | 1.38 | £1.00 |
| Elderflower Liqueur | 25 ml | 0.50 | £1.00 |
| Soda Water | 25 ml | 0.00 | £0.02 |
| 140 ml | 1.88 | £2.02 | $2.70* | €2.37* |
FAQs
Can I use still Rosé wine instead of sparkling?
You can, but you’ll lose the signature bubbliness of a true spritz. If you only have still rosé on hand, bump up the soda water to 60ml to compensate for the lost fizz, or use a flavored tonic water (like an elderflower or light tonic) to keep things interesting.
My spritz looks separated with a dark pink layer at the bottom. What happened?
Elderflower liqueur has a much higher sugar content than sparkling wine, making it dense and heavy. If you just pour everything in and don’t stir, the liqueur will stubbornly sit at the bottom of the glass. Always give the drink a very gentle, slow “lift” with a straw or spoon from the bottom up to marry the layers together without popping the bubbles.
