Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)

Sparkling honey lemonade with cranberry's pink hue and floral sweetness.

# 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 brings this warm floral undertone that makes store-bought lemonade taste flat by comparison
  • That gorgeous pink color makes everyone think you spent way more effort than you actually did
  • Cranberry juice cuts through the sweetness so it never feels cloying even on the hottest days
02 -
  • Serve it right after adding the sparkling water or you will lose that gorgeous effervescent quality that makes this special
  • Warm honey blends into cold liquids so much easier than room temperature honey
  • The cranberry juice settles slightly, so give it a quick stir before pouring if it has been sitting for a few minutes
03 -
  • Roll your lemons on the counter before juicing to maximize every drop
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes for that restaurant quality touch
  • Double the base mixture and keep it in the fridge so you can whip these up in seconds all week long

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