The Hugo Spritz is currently the drink of the summer (it’s 2023, if you are finding this in a time-capsule!) and when I went to the store to get one of the crucial ingredients, St. Germain, my store was out. It was out of stock due to all the spritz craziness, and I was left behind. Luckily, St. Germain is secretly half lychee, so the variation was not too far off. What I was left with is a truly delicious, perfectly balanced Lychee Spritz, that might not be *the* drink of the summer, but is definitely a visually beautiful variation.
Plus, the preparation is almost too easy. That’s why we all love a spritz.
Traditionally a Hugo Spritz is made with elderflower liquer, in this case, St. Germain, then topped with prosecco and garnished with lime and mint. Most recipes also top the spritz with soda water, to make it touch more light in flavor.
While this is a simple recipe, I felt like it could use a bit more balance, so in this Lychee Spritz I took a few liberties to make it a light, refreshing, but still slightly boozy cocktail that is a perfect pool-side drink.
What ingredients are in this Lychee Spritz?
This is almost a replication of the Hugo Spritz, but with a few light touches here and there. This Lychee Spritz uses lychee liquer, I recommend Giffard’s Lichi Li, prosecco, and a hint of lime juice. There’s no soda water here, because frankly, I don’t think it needs it.
You’ll be able to see the full recipe in the recipe box below, and if you make this Lychee Spritz please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making. Happy summer cocktail-ing, I hope you’ll enjoy this one!
Watch the recipe here
The video may not fully represent the recipe. For best results, follow the instructions as written.
Lychee Spritz
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice for serving
- 1 & 1/2 ounces Lychee Liqueur I recommend Giffard Lichi-Li
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice about one lime wedge
- 1 slice lime for serving
- 1 sprig fresh mint for serving
Instructions
- Add the ice to a large wine glass. Pour over the lychee liqueur. Gently pour over the prosecco so you get the ombré effect. Squeeze in half a teaspoon of lime juice.
- Give one gentle mix and garnish with a slice of lime and sprig of mint.
