Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)
Sparkling citrus blend with honey sweetness and pretty pink hue perfect for warm days
# 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 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.
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 Advice:
01 -
- The honey dissolves beautifully into warm lemon juice, creating a floral sweetness that feels way more sophisticated than plain sugar
- You can adjust everything to your taste, making it sweeter, tarter, or even adding a splash of something unexpected like ginger
- It looks absolutely stunning in a glass, perfect for when friends drop by or you just want to make a random Tuesday feel special
02 -
- Room temperature honey stubbornly refuses to dissolve, so give it a quick warm up in the microwave or let it sit in a bowl of hot water first
- Pouring the sparkling water down the side of the glass instead of straight into the center keeps way more carbonation in your drink
- Once you add the fizz, this drink starts losing its bubbles, so assemble right before serving rather than making it ahead
03 -
- If you're making this for a crowd, mix the lemon juice, honey, and cranberry juice in a large pitcher ahead of time, but wait to add the sparkling water until right before serving
- A splash of elderflower syrup instead of some honey creates this sophisticated floral version that tastes like something from a high end cafe