Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Print View)
A refreshing pink drink with honey, lemon, and soda.
# What You Need:
→ 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
07 - Fresh mint (optional)
# How-To Steps:
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 Hints:
01 -
- It creates a stunning pink hue without any artificial dyes.
- The honey balances the acidity so smoothly you will want to sip it all day.
02 -
- Never pour the soda in too fast or you will lose all the carbonation.
- Make sure the honey is completely dissolved before adding the ice.
03 -
- Rub the mint leaves between your fingers to release oils before garnishing.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes for an extra frosty treat.