Hugo Mint

Description

Cultivate sophistication in your garden with Hugo Mint, a distinctive spearmint variety that brings a fresh, aromatic elegance to any herb bed or container. Its flavour marries the crisp brightness of traditional mint with delicate, herbal undertones, making it ideal for teas, culinary creations, and most notably, as the signature garnish in the refreshingly floral Hugo cocktail.

The Hugo cocktail was first created in Italy’s northern South Tyrol region by bartender Roland Gruber, who envisioned a lighter, more aromatic alternative to the classic Spritz. His original recipe combined Prosecco, sparkling water, a splash of rare Melissa (lemon balm) cordial, and a generous handful of fresh mint—adding aroma and vitality to the glass. As Melissa cordial is traditionally homemade and seldom commercially available, elderflower cordial has become the standard substitute, creating a drink that’s now beloved across Central Europe.

Hugo Mint is a hardy, vigorous grower, producing lush, fragrant leaves throughout the growing season. Its clean flavour holds well in both sweet and savoury dishes, and its elegant habit makes it as ornamental as it is useful. Whether you’re mixing cocktails or crafting herbal infusions, this mint is a refined and flavourful addition to any garden—ideal for those who enjoy their herbs with a story and a sparkle.