Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable Version)

A sparkling citrus blend with natural honey sweetness and stunning pink color, perfect for warm weather gatherings.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups cold sparkling water

02 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)

03 - 1/4 cup honey

04 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)

05 - Ice cubes

06 - Lemon slices, for garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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.

05 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for maximum fizz.

01 -

The honey mellows the lemon's acidity just enough so you can actually sip it leisurely
That gorgeous pink color makes people think you spent way more effort than you actually did

02 -

Serve it immediately after adding the sparkling water, or watch that beautiful fizz fade into sadness
Honey resists mixing with cold liquids, so dissolve it in the lemon juice first and save yourself the frustration

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Test the sweetness before adding sparkling water—it's easier to adjust the honey base now than once it's diluted
Pour the sparkling water down the side of the glass with the back of a spoon to keep it from going flat too fast