Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)
A bubbly mix of honey, lemon, and pink soda for a refreshing treat.
# What You Need:
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01 - 2 cups chilled club soda or sparkling water
02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
04 - 1/3 cup chilled pink cranberry juice or pink grapefruit juice
→ Garnish
05 - Ice cubes
06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Whisk honey and lemon juice in a small pitcher or large glass until honey dissolves completely.
02 - Add pink cranberry juice to the honey-lemon mixture and mix well.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the honey-lemon-pink juice mixture evenly between 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 -
- The balance of tart lemon and sweet honey wakes you up instantly.
- It looks stunning in a glass without needing any artificial dyes.
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- Honey can be stubborn to mix in cold liquids, so always blend it with the lemon juice first.
- The soda loses its bubbles quickly, so pour it right before you are ready to drink.
03 -
- If you prefer a lighter drink, swap the club soda for sparkling water.
- Fresh mint leaves bruised slightly release more aroma into the drink.