Winter Hugo

Name: Winter Hugo
Total time: PT90, depending on chillingM
Yield: 2 Portions
Ingredients: 250g apples; 150g brown sugar; 120ml water; 2sticks Cinnamon, Whole; 5 Cloves, Whole; 300ml sparkling wine; 80ml apple syrup; 180ml mineral water; Apple and cinnamon sticks, for serving

60—90, depending on chilling Min

Cinnamon, Whole

Hugo is not just a summer drink! We've created a winter version of the ever so popular sparkling beverage, no matter if you enjoy it on your own or serve it during your next Christmas gathering.

Ingredients 2 Portions

For the apple syrup:
- 250 gapples
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlwater
- 2 sticksCinnamon, Whole
- 5 Cloves, Whole
For Hugo:
300 mlsparkling wine
80 mlapple syrup
180 mlmineral water
Apple and cinnamon sticks, for serving

Preparation

1
Wash, peel and dice the apples. Put them in a pot, add sugar, water and spices and cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until they soften.
2
Transfer them to a blender and blend (you can also use a hand blender).
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth and transfer to a jar. Leave to cool, then store in the refrigerator.
3
Divide sparkling wine, apple syrup and mineral water into 2 cocktail glasses and mix. If desired, add a slice of apple and a stick of cinnamon and serve.