Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable Version)

Sparkling honey lemon spritzer with floral notes and a pretty pink hue from cranberry juice.

# What You Need:

→ Soda Base

01 - 2 cups cold sparkling water
02 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from approximately 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
07 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together fresh lemon juice and honey in a small pitcher until the honey completely dissolves into the citrus base.
02 - Pour in cranberry juice and stir thoroughly to create a uniform pink color and balanced flavor profile.
03 - Place ice cubes into four serving glasses, filling each about one-third full to ensure proper chilling.
04 - Divide the honey lemon cranberry mixture evenly among the prepared glasses.
05 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup cold sparkling water. Stir gently to incorporate while preserving carbonation.
06 - Finish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy optimal fizz and refreshing character.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cranberry juice creates this gorgeous pink gradient that makes everyone reach for their phone to take a picture
  • Honey dissolves so easily in warm lemon juice youll never deal with grainy sweetener at the bottom of your glass
02 -
  • The longer this sits the flatter it becomes so only mix what youll drink within about 15 minutes
  • Stirring too vigorously kills the bubbles so just one gentle swirl to combine is all you need
03 -
  • Pour sparkling water over the back of a spoon into the glass to keep that beautiful layered effect before stirring
  • Warming the honey slightly makes it blend into cold drinks without leaving those stubborn clumps at the bottom

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