Elderflower Pear Spritz (Fall Hugo Spritz)
This pear spritz is a delicious fall variation of the classic Hugo Spritz, made with juicy pear juice, elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and fresh sage. It takes just 5 minutes to make and is light, bubbly, and incredibly easy to serve for Thanksgiving, fall happy hours, or brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 sage leaves
- 3/4 oz elderflower liqueur like St-Germain
- 1 1/2 oz pear juice
- 3-4 oz prosecco
- Splash of sparkling water
- Pear slice for garnish
Instructions
- Clap the sage leaves between your hands to release their aroma. To a wine glass, add sage leaves and elderflower liqueur. Allow to sit for 1–2 minutes, if time allows, to infuse.
- Fill the glass with ice. Add pear juice, prosecco and a splash of sparkling water. Stir to combine.
- If desired, garnish with a pear slice.
Notes
- Chill ingredients: Chilled prosecco and pear juice mean you can use plenty of ice without quickly watering down the spritz.
- Customize sweetness: I recommend 100% pear juice and customizing the quantity of juice and elderflower liqueur to your liking.
- Don’t skip the sage infusion: Even 1-2 minutes helps release the sage’s aroma and adds a subtle savory note that makes this feel distinctly fall.
- For a party: Prep the sage and pear garnishes ahead of time, but build the individual drinks just before serving or make as a batch or pitcher drink.
- Make it a mocktail: Swap the prosecco and elderflower liqueur for non-alcoholic alternatives for an easy zero-proof fall spritz.
