Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Print Version)

Sparkling lemonade with honey and cranberry creates a refreshing pink drink perfect for summer sipping.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups cold sparkling water

02 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)

03 - 1/4 cup honey

04 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)

05 - Ice cubes

06 - Lemon slices, for garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

01 - In a small pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.

02 - Add the cranberry juice and stir to combine.

03 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Divide the lemon honey mixture evenly among the glasses.

04 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.

05 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for maximum fizz.

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The honey dissolves beautifully into cold lemon juice, creating a rounded sweetness that never feels cloying or artificial
That gorgeous pink color comes entirely from fruit juice, making it feel fancy enough for brunch but simple enough for Tuesday afternoons

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The honey needs to be fully dissolved before you add the sparkling water, or you'll end up with a sticky surprise at the bottom of the glass
Pour the sparkling water last and stir as little as possible to maintain that delightful fizz that makes this so special

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Roll your lemons on the counter before juicing to break down the internal membranes and get every drop of liquid gold
If your honey has crystallized, warm the jar gently in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes before measuring