Refreshing Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)
A zesty honey lemon pink soda for a refreshing treat.
# What You'll 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 Advice:
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- It is a sophisticated mocktail that feels special without any alcohol.
- The balance of tart and sweet is incredibly refreshing on hot days.
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- Honey resists dissolving in cold liquids, so mix it with the lemon juice first.
- Pour the soda slowly down the side of the glass to preserve as many bubbles as possible.
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- If the honey is too thick, microwave it for ten seconds to make it pourable.
- A splash of grenadine can deepen the red color if you want it really vibrant.