The Countryside Hugo

The Countryside Hugo

A refreshing twist on the classic Hugo Spritz, this serve combines the delicate floral notes of our Apple & Elderflower Gin with Heartsease Wild Elderflower Pressé for a light, elegant drink that's made for sunny afternoons, garden parties and long evenings with friends.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Muddle a few fresh mint leaves with wedges of lime in a large glass.
  2. Fill the glass with plenty of ice.
  3. Pour in the Penrhos Apple & Elderflower Gin.
  4. Add a splash of sparkling wine.
  5. Top up with Heartsease Wild Elderflower Pressé.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime.

Why we love this serve

The Countryside Hugo captures everything we love about summer. Fresh ingredients, simple recipes and sharing good food and drink outdoors. The crisp apple notes from our gin pair beautifully with the floral elderflower, while the sparkling pressé adds a naturally refreshing finish.

It's effortless to make, wonderfully light and perfect for everything from a relaxed picnic to a summer celebration.

If you make your own Countryside Hugo, we'd love to see it. Tag @penrhosspirits on Instagram and share your summer serves with us.

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Ingredients

50ml Penrhos Dry Gin 150ml Premium tonic water Frozen Blueberries Mint

Fill a large glass with plenty of ice and add a spoonful of frozen blueberries.

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  • 1 wedge Fresh orange
  • 1 sprig Rosemary

Pour over plenty of ice. Top with premium tonic and garnish with a wedge of orange and a sprig of rosemary.