Hugo: Alpine Spritz from South Tyrol
If you have visited South Tyrol, you might have already tasted it …
The typical apéritif from South Tyrol made of sparkling wine and elder juice is refined with a peppermint leaf.
IDM Alto Adige/Marion Lafogler
An apéritif made of sparkling wine and elder juice, fresh and refined with a peppermint leaf. Ideal for a convivial evening.
IDM Alto Adige/Marion LafoglerIt has proven to be a keeper among the range of South Tyrolean Cocktails. Lighter than the once leading Spritz or Veneziano, it is ideal for hot summer nights, but also worth a taste in winter, never disappointing due to its delicious main ingredient: elderflower syrup!
The word in everyone's mouth is Hugo, the South Tyrolean Aperitivo which presents a welcome alternative to the overstretched Spritz. It is with growing interest that the rest of Italy looks curiously at this minty refresher, appearing more and more also on the drink lists of other Italian regions.
Popular especially among the ladies, also men know how to appreciate this drink. The easily prepared apéritifs is ideal to toast with friends. Its success is not a coincidence. One of the secrets is its simplicity.
Hugo is an apéritif that is offered in every bar in South Tyrol. Elder juice and sparkling wine are the main ingredients.
IDM Alto Adige/Marion Lafogler
A simple but tasty apéritif. Ideal for hot summer days and refreshing due to a fresh peppermint leaf.
IDM Alto Adige/Marion LafoglerThe recipe for home
The joy of tasting a Hugo can certainly be heightened by drinking it in front of the spectacular panorama of the Dolomites or Alps, seen from your hotel terrace, bar or restaurant in South Tyrol. But also back home Hugo presents a delightful experience. Possible side effects: Might bring up some happy memories of your holidays in South Tyrol.
Here the ingredients: ice cubes, 3/10 elderflower syrup, 7/10 Prosecco (sparkling water added according to taste), a few mint leaves and a slice of lemon or lime. Voilà! Your very personal Hugo is ready to be enjoyed within the comfortable walls of your own home. Cheers!
South Tyroelan specialities
Selected accommodations in South Tyrol
- Hotel with Alpine style and Mediterranean warmth
- Bright, wood-furnished rooms
- Spacious wellness area with several pools
- Excellent cuisine with regional products
- Ideal location for sports or cultural activities
- Hotel in a sunny panoramic location
- 4,000 sqm Sky Wellness
- Yoga and fitness room
- Climbing wall and indoor football pitch for our little guets
- Gourmet cuisine and wine cellar
- Familiar ambience and breathtaking views
- Excellent traditional Ladin cuisine
- Wellness area with relaxation room and Finnish sauna
- Garden with playground and barbecue
- Dream summer and winter holidays
- Central location at Kronplatz – only 800 m from the cable car
- 1,200 m² wellness world with pools, saunas & swimming pond
- Green fee at the Pustertal golf course included
- Wide range of activities in summer & winter
- Family areas & adults-only retreats