Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Print Version)
Effervescent honey lemon pink soda
# What You Need:
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01 - 2 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled
02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
04 - 1/3 cup pink cranberry juice or pink grapefruit juice, chilled
→ Garnish
05 - Ice cubes
06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small pitcher or large glass, whisk the honey and lemon juice until the honey dissolves completely.
02 - Add pink cranberry juice and mix well.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour the honey-lemon-pink juice mixture evenly into the glasses.
05 - Top with chilled club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It is the perfect balance of tart and sweet without any refined sugar.
- The natural pink hue makes it feel like a special occasion treat.
02 -
- Honey dissolves much better in room temperature liquid than in ice cold soda.
- Stirring gently preserves the carbonation so the drink stays fizzy longer.
03 -
- Roll the lemon on the counter before cutting to maximize juice output.
- Add the soda last to keep the carbonation lively and popping.