Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable version)

A vibrant sparkling blend of fresh lemon juice, honey, and cranberry juice creates this perfectly pink summer beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Soda Base

01 - 2 cups cold sparkling water
02 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
03 - 1/4 cup honey

→ Color & Flavor

04 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)

→ Garnish

05 - Ice cubes
06 - Lemon slices, for garnish
07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
02 - Add the cranberry juice and stir to combine.
03 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Divide the lemon honey mixture evenly among the glasses.
04 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for maximum fizz.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The honey rounds out the tart lemon without the sugar spike of regular lemonade
  • That gorgeous pink color makes every sip feel like a tiny celebration
  • Ready in under ten minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
02 -
  • The honey needs to fully dissolve or you'll get sweet sediment at the bottom of each glass
  • Pour the sparkling water as gently as possible or you'll lose half the fizz to overflowing foam
03 -
  • Warm your honey in the microwave for ten seconds if it's thick and stubborn
  • Use a straw to stir gently without knocking all the carbonation out

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