A Hugo made with dry white vermouth (Dolin or Lillet) in place of prosecco.
Why you are pouring this tonight
The Hugo Bianco is the Hugo Spritz made with white wine instead of prosecco, and it is the variation Italians order when they have decided the regular Hugo is too sweet. Elderflower syrup, white wine, soda, ice, mint, lime. Drier, less sweet, more grown-up. The drink for the second hour of a long Saturday lunch.
Use a dry Italian white (Pinot Grigio from Friuli, Vermentino from Sardinia) instead of prosecco. Cold soda water from the fridge. Real elderflower syrup (Bottle Green, Belvoir, or Saint-Germain liqueur if you want to cheat). Build over ice in a wine glass: elderflower syrup first, white wine second, soda last. Slap-mint sprig on top, lime wheel. Pair with antipasto, prosciutto, a focaccia from an Italian deli on a Saturday afternoon.
What changes from the Hugo Spritz
Prosecco out. Dolin dry vermouth (or Lillet Blanc) in.
What to pour it alongside
Olives, bresaola, soft cheeses.
The recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a balloon glass with ice.
- Add St-Germain and vermouth.
- Top with soda. Slap mint; drop in with lime slice.
Nutrition
Want the classic? Our Hugo Spritz recipe is here.
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