Description
A refreshing summer beverage that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of honey and tartness of cranberry juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- ½ cup honey (adjustable)
- 4 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine honey and ½ cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat on low until honey dissolves; let cool.
- Squeeze fresh lemons to yield 1 cup of juice; strain if you desire a smoother texture.
- Mix the cooled honey mixture, lemon juice, and cranberry juice in a large pitcher thoroughly.
- Slowly pour in the sparkling water, stirring gently to maintain the bubbles.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor and adjust sweetness based on your preference. Don’t skip garnishes for a better presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer drink, refreshing beverage, honey lemon soda