Apple Cranberry Hugo Spritz (Holiday Cocktail)
This cranberry spritz is a festive riff on the classic hugo spritz. Made with elderflower liqueur, apple cider, cranberry juice, and prosecco, it has a bright, bubbly, and perfectly balanced flavor that’s ideal for the holiday season. Made in just 3 minutes and right in one glass, it’s an easy cocktail for entertaining at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur like St-Germain
- 2 oz apple cider
- 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
- 4-5 oz prosecco
- Apple slice cranberries and sugared rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass with ice. Add elderflower liqueur, apple cider, and cranberry juice.
- Top with prosecco and stir to combine.
- If desired, garnish with an apple slice, cranberries, and sugared rosemary.
Notes
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice: For the best balance of tart and sweet. If using sweetened cranberry juice, reduce the apple cider to prevent the cocktail from becoming too sweet.
- Chill the prosecco and apple cider ahead of time: So the cocktail stays cold without needing as much ice or melting the ice too quickly.
- Prep ahead for a large batch: For a party, prep the apple cider, cranberry juice, and elderflower liqueur ahead of time in a pitcher and store in the fridge. Then add the prosecco last when ready to serve.
- Make it a mocktail: Swap the elderflower liqueur for an elderflower syrup or non-alcoholic elderflower alternative and use a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling water.
