Honey Lemon Pink Soda (Printable)
A refreshing honey-lemon soda with a playful pink hue, perfect for summer gatherings and mocktail moments.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 tablespoons honey
02 - 1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
03 - 1/2 cup pink grapefruit juice (fresh or bottled, unsweetened)
04 - 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
→ Color and Garnish
05 - 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
06 - Ice cubes, as needed
07 - Lemon slices, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a small pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the honey and fresh lemon juice. Stir or shake vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
02 - Add the pink grapefruit juice and grenadine syrup to the honey-lemon mixture. Stir or shake well until all components are thoroughly combined.
03 - Fill two serving glasses generously with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the honey-lemon-grapefruit mixture evenly between the two ice-filled glasses.
05 - Pour chilled sparkling water over each glass, filling to the top. Stir gently with a long spoon to combine without losing carbonation.
06 - Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey dissolves into the citrus so beautifully that you will never miss processed syrups or artificial sweeteners.
- It looks stunning in a glass with almost zero effort, which makes it the perfect show off drink for guests.
02 -
- If you dump the sparkling water in too fast or stir like you are washing dishes, the drink will go flat before it reaches the table.
- Grenadine brands vary wildly in quality, so read the label and avoid anything that lists high fructose corn syrup as the first ingredient.
03 -
- Warm your honey for ten seconds in the microwave before mixing and it will dissolve into cold juice in seconds with zero clumping.
- For an adult version, a splash of gin turns this into one of the most refreshing summer cocktails you will ever have.