Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Print Version)
Vibrant honey, lemon, and pink soda. Perfect for cooling down.
# 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, for garnish
07 - Fresh mint (optional)
# How to Make It:
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:
01 -
- The balance of sweet honey and tart lemon is incredibly sophisticated yet simple.
- It looks beautiful in the glass with that natural pink hue.
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- If the honey is stubborn, warm the lemon juice slightly before whisking.
- Grapefruit juice works beautifully if you prefer a sharper tartness.
03 -
- Chill the glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving.
- Always pour the soda slowly down the side of the glass to preserve fizz.