Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)

Sparkling honey lemon spritzer with cranberry and fresh mint for summer refreshment

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Natural sweetness from honey means no refined sugar crash later
  • The cranberry creates that stunning pink without any artificial food coloring
  • Ready in under ten minutes flat, including the time it takes to find the lemons
02 -
  • Sparkling water loses its carbonation pretty quickly once mixed, so I always pour it right before serving
  • The honey settles at the bottom if you do not stir it enough, so give it a quick swirl before each sip
03 -
  • Agave or maple syrup work as honey alternatives if you need this to be vegan, just start with less because they can be sweeter than you expect
  • A splash of ginger juice transforms this into something entirely different and wonderfully spicy

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