Description
A refreshing and vibrant Honey Lemon Pink Soda that perfectly balances tart lemon juice, sweet honey, and crisp cranberry juice, topped with sparkling water for a fizzy delight. Ideal for a cooling summer beverage or a festive party drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Honey Syrup
- ½ cup honey (adjustable)
- ½ cup water
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 4 cups sparkling water or club soda
Garnish
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare honey syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the honey and ½ cup water. Heat the mixture on low heat, stirring until the honey completely dissolves. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Juice lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 1 cup of lemon juice. For a smoother texture, strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove pulp and seeds.
- Mix ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled honey syrup with the fresh lemon juice and the unsweetened cranberry juice. Stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Add sparkling water: Slowly pour the sparkling water or club soda into the pitcher. Stir gently to mix the drink while preserving the bubbles and fizz.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the honey lemon pink soda over the ice. Garnish each serving with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to enhance the aroma and presentation. Enjoy immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Adjust honey sweetness to taste by adding more or less.
- Straining lemon juice helps reduce pulp for a smoother drink.
- Sparking water creates a refreshing fizz, so stir gently to preserve carbonation.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; bottled lemon juice can alter the taste.
- This beverage is best served chilled and consumed soon after preparation to enjoy its full freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: honey lemon soda, pink soda, sparkling cranberry drink, refreshing summer beverage, homemade soda
