Kein Hugo

Citrusy, Crisp, Herbal

The Kein Hugo is a gentle, sweet, sour and minty summer version of the famous Hugo cocktails. Best suited for a hot summer!

  • StrengthLight
  • GlassNick and Nora Glass
  • Serves1
  • AllergensNot specified
  • AdditivesNot specified
  • Recipe sourceI got the idea from somewhere
  • OriginOther source
  • CreditHygge Bar, Hamburg
Kein Hugo

What you'll need

Ingredients and production

  • 40 mlHYGGE Gin
  • 20 mlMint Ginger Syrup (Homemade)
  • 10 mlLemon Juice (Fresh)

Quick version:Add all ingredients into the shaker. Shake for a short time and strain into the prepared guest glass. Garnish with the mint sprig.

Method

Step by step

  1. Prepare your Mise en Place.
  2. Prepare your bottle setup.
  3. Chill the serving glass with either crushed ice or ice cubes. Or place it in a fridge or freezer.
  4. Prepare your garnish.
  5. Add all ingredients into the shaker.
  6. Add ice cubes into the shaker.
  7. Dry shake for about 15 seconds.
  8. Take the chilled glass out of the fridge/freezer. If you used ice to chill the serving glass, remove everything from the glass.
  9. Add around 2 to 3 ice cubes into the serving glass.
  10. Strain into the serving glass.
  11. Add your garnish.
  12. Clean up your working station.

Serving and equipment

Before you pour

  • EquipmentCocktail Shaker, Jigger, Strainer
  • TechniqueGarnish, Shake, Strain
  • Ice for mixingIce Cubes
  • Ice in the glassIce Cubes
  • GarnishMint Sprig
  • Serving occasionBirthday, Brunch, Happy Hour
  • Variation ofSour

Place the mint sprig inside the glass.

Beverage attributes

About the drink

  • ColourLight Lime
  • Main Flavour ProfileGinger, Lemon, Minty

Beverage profile

How it drinks

  • Alcoholic StrengthAlcoholic Strength intensity: 3 out of 5
  • BalanceBalance intensity: 4 out of 5
  • MouthfeelMouthfeel intensity: 3 out of 5
  • TextureTexture intensity: 4 out of 5

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