Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable Version)

Sparkling lemonade with honey and cranberry creates a beautiful pink summer beverage.

# What You 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 Steps:

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 thoroughly.
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 while preserving carbonation.
05 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for maximum fizz and freshness.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The cranberry juice gives you that gorgeous pink hue while adding its own tart personality
  • Honey dissolves beautifully into lemon juice creating a sweetness that feels more complex than plain sugar
02 -
  • Pour the sparkling water last and serve immediately, this drink loses its personality fast once the bubbles settle
  • The honey will settle to the bottom if you do not whisk it thoroughly into the lemon juice first
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest a little lemon into the honey mixture for extra brightness
  • Roll your lemons firmly on the counter before juicing, you will be surprised how much more liquid you get

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