Low Carb Hugo Spritz Recipe

Name: Low Carb Hugo Spritz
Prep time: 1455M
Total time: 1455 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 0.75 vodka FNDDS; 0.25 elder flowers, dried; 1.5 fresh lemon FNDDS; 2 Magic Baker zero sugar baking blend, Splenda; 0.5 fresh peppermint USDA; 10 municipal tap ice cubes USDA; 40 champagne white wine, table FNDDS; 10 sparkling water FNDDS

3.8g
Net Atkins Count ^TM

Prep Time: 1455 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Moderate

* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.

0.2g

Protein

Fat

0.7g

Fiber

142.9cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

0 3/4 cup vodka FNDDS
0 1/4 cup elder flowers, dried
1 1/2 fruit fresh lemon FNDDS
2 tbsp Magic Baker zero sugar baking blend, Splenda
0 1/2 cup fresh peppermint USDA
10 cup municipal tap ice cubes USDA
40 fl oz champagne white wine, table FNDDS
10 fl oz sparkling water FNDDS

DIRECTIONS

Ingredient note: We used a dry prosecco for this recipe, but any dry bubbly white wine will work.

Make homemade, sugar free elder flower liqueur. In a clean glass jar, combine vodka, dried elder flowers, 1 slice lemon (about 19 g) and no sugar sweetener. Place a tight fitting lid on the jar and shake until the sweetener is dissolved. Place in a cool dark place and allow to steep for at least 24 hours.
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain out the solids from the elder flower liqueur, pressing gently on the lemon slice to release any juices. Discard solids and place liqueur in a clean jar. Store in the refrigerator until needed.
To assemble each spritz, in an 8-ounce or larger glass muddle 5 mint leaves with ½ fluid ounce elder flower liqueur and allow to infuse for 3 minutes. Fill the glass with 1 cup ice, add 4 fluid ounces prosecco or another dry sparkling white wine, top with 1 fluid ounce sparkling water, and garnish with a lemon wedge and bunch of 5 mint leaves. One drink as described is one serving.

Cooking Tip

We love the idea of making homemade no sugar added liqueur, and this one is simple with great rewards. Feel free to use your own favorite sugar replacement, just be sure to shake the jar to allow all the sweetener to dissolve in the vodka. Note that the longer you allow the liqueur to steep, the more the herby elder flower flavor will come through in the liqueur.