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Spritz season is officially here! This year, I’m passing on the Aperol Spritz and blending up something just a little more fun: the Frozen Hugo Spritz. If you haven’t met the Hugo Spritz yet, let me introduce you. It’s a light, floral, slightly sweet Italian cocktail traditionally made with St-Germain, Prosecco, and a touch of soda water. It’s refreshing, it’s pretty, and it’s criminally underrated. But because I like to keep things fun, and just a little extra, I gave the classic Hugo a frozen twist—with honeydew melon! Trust me, you’ll want to sip this all summer long.
The Frozen Hugo Spritz is the ultimate summer cocktail. It’s light, floral, fruity, and refreshingly icy, thanks to frozen honeydew cubes soaked in St-Germain elderflower liqueur. Topped with bubbly Prosecco and finished with fresh mint, this cocktail is simple, gorgeous, and perfect for warm-weather sipping.
❤️ Why You’ll Love a Frozen Hugo Spritz
First of all, it’s not your basic spritz. This version is fun, frozen, and naturally sweet from fresh honeydew. The frozen honeydew cubes double as both the flavor base and the “ice” of this drink, so it’s never watered down—just pure, chilled deliciousness. Plus, you can make the honeydew cubes ahead of time, which means this drink practically makes itself when you’re ready to party.
Ingredients
🍈 Honeydew melon brings a soft, juicy sweetness that makes this cocktail feel like summer in a glass.
🍾 St-Germain liqueur adds delicate floral, citrusy notes that balance the melon’s natural sugar and make this spritz feel elegant.
🍃 Fresh mint leaves keep the drink bright and add a refreshing herbal kick that cuts through the sweetness perfectly.
🥂 Prosecco tops everything off with crisp, lively bubbles that make each sip light and celebratory.
👩🍳 How to Make a Frozen Hugo Spritz
- Prep the honeydew! Start by deseeding your honeydew and scooping out the flesh using a melon baller. Don’t worry if your melon balls aren’t perfect—it’s a no-judgment zone!
- Prep the cubes! Grab two ice cube trays and drop 1 to 2 melon balls into each compartment. Pour St-Germain over the honeydew balls until each section is just covered, and freeze overnight. Yes, patience is required, but it’s worth it.
- Time to drink! When you’re ready to serve, toss the frozen honeydew cubes into a blender with a few ice cubes and three fresh mint leaves. Blend until slushy and fabulous.
- Add the sparkle! Fill your coupe glasses halfway with the honeydew-mint slush, and top with plenty of chilled Prosecco.
- Make it pretty! Garnish with fresh mint and sip like you’re on the Amalfi Coast.
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- If you have the time, let the honeydew cubes soak in St-Germain for at least 8 hours to really infuse the flavor.
- Use super ripe honeydew for maximum sweetness and the best texture when frozen.
- If your honeydew isn’t sweet enough, you can always add a touch of honey or simple syrup before blending.
- Chill your Prosecco and glasses ahead of time so your spritz stays icy cold.
Mocktail Frozen Hugo Spritz
Converting a Frozen Hugo Spritz into an alcohol free beverage is simple. Here are 2 options:
- Blend the honeydew with 3 mint leaves and a splash of orange juice, then pour the blended honeydew into the ice cube molds and freeze overnight. When ready to serve, blend the frozen cubes, pour into a coupe glass, and top with soda water.
- Blend the honeydew with 1/2 cup of elderflower syrup, 3 mint leaves, and a splash of lime, then pour the blended honeydew into the ice cube molds and freeze overnight. When ready to serve, blend the frozen cubes, pour into a coupe glass, and top with soda water.
Substitutions
- No St-Germain? You can use elderflower syrup (for a non-alcoholic version) or swap with a splash of white wine and simple syrup.
- Not a fan of honeydew? Kiwi or frozen green grapes will still give you that fresh, fruity vibe.
Best served with…
- Freshly baked Charcuterie Pizza!
- My Summer Chicken Dinner enjoyed al fresco!
- A big juicy burger!
👝 How to Store Leftovers
If you have leftover honeydew cubes, just pop them back into a freezer bag and store for up to one month. They’ll be ready whenever your next spritz craving hits.
If you have extra blended Frozen Hugo Spritz, pour it back into the ice cube mold and refreeze for next time.
🤔 Common Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the honeydew cubes ahead, but I recommend blending and assembling the spritz right before serving for the best bubbly texture.
Can I use frozen honeydew from the store?
Fresh is best, but if you’re in a pinch, pre-frozen honeydew will work—just make sure it’s not sweetened or packed in syrup.
Can I make this without alcohol?
Absolutely! Use elderflower syrup instead of St-Germain and top with sparkling water instead of Prosecco for a delicious mocktail version. SEE THE MOCKTAIL SECTION OF THIS POST FOR MORE DETAILS.
Frozen Hugo Spritz
Equipment
- 2 ice cube trays
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 large honeydew
- 100 ml St Germain liquor
- 1/2 bottle of prosecco
- 3 mint leaves + more to garnish
Instructions
- Deseed the honeydew and use a baller to scoop out the flesh.
- Grab 2 ice cube trays and fill each compartment with 1 to 2 balls of honeydew.
- Pour the St Germain over the honeydew and freeze overnight.
- When ready to serve, grab a blender, fill with ice cubes, plus 3 mint leaves, and blend.
- Fill 4 coup glasses ½ way with St. Germain-Honeydew slushy, top with Prosecco and garnish with fresh mint.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
