‘LIFE’S FLAVORS’ 4/7 WITH ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS BED & BREAKFAST
Herb Infused Cocktail ~ Hugo Cocktail
Our herb infused cocktail for this month is once again featuring St. Germain, an elderberry liquor, that is just so yummy we had to use it again. The addition of mint, really helps to bring this drink to the top of the list for Spring time enjoyment. We plan to make these drinks for our Easter dinner celebration later in the month.
I like the versatility of the Hugo Cocktail because you can make it to your taste. If you want your drink to be a little sweeter then use a sparkling wine more in line with a Moscato. Now if you prefer to let more of the sweetness come from the St. Germain then I would use a drier sparkling wine such as Gruet Brut NV.
This wine is made in New Mexico, but has roots in France, from where the family came from with the tradition of the Champagne families knowledge of creating sparkling wine. The drier sparkling wine will really help to make the St. Germain flavors stand out in this drink. Of course if you want a little bit of sweet with the dry you can never go wrong with a good Prosecco. A good Prosecco can be used to create multiple drinks to enjoy at most any meal.
This cocktail is not only delicious but very simple to make. No extra time is needed to create a simple syrup or infuse the liquor with the additional flavors of the mint. It is best to make this cocktail as you go along instead of in a big batch. So line those glasses up and get ready to create magic with this each drink.
Hugo Cocktail
- 1 oz. St. Germain
- 3 oz. Sparkling Wine
- 1 oz. Club Soda
Fill a glass with ice. Pour in your portions for the drink, swirl the glass a bit. Top it off with a sprig of Mint for garnish. Then enjoy with family and friends.
Contributed by Allison Libby-Thesing
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