Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable Version)

Vibrant honey, lemon, and pink soda blend.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

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, for garnish
07 - Fresh mint (optional)

# How to Make:

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 strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet without any refined sugar.
  • The vibrant pink color makes any ordinary Tuesday afternoon feel like a fancy celebration.
02 -
  • If the honey is not dissolving easily, use slightly warm lemon juice to help it melt.
  • Pink grapefruit juice offers a tart finish, while cranberry juice gives a fruitier note.
03 -
  • Chill all your ingredients beforehand so you do not need to dilute the drink with too much ice.
  • Use a citrus juicer to get every last drop of juice from your lemons.