Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)

Sparkling lemonade with honey and cranberry for a naturally pink, refreshing summer drink ready in minutes.

# 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
07 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Make:

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 mellows the lemon's acidity so it's refreshing without making your mouth pucker
  • That gorgeous pink color makes people think you worked harder than you actually did
  • You can mix everything ahead and just add sparkling water right before serving
02 -
  • Once you add the sparkling water, serve within 10 minutes or the fizz starts to fade
  • The longer the honey lemon mixture sits, the more the flavors meld, so this actually tastes better if you prep it an hour ahead
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create long lemon twists instead of slices for a more elegant presentation
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand and the drink stays colder longer

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