Description
A refreshing drink combining the tartness of lemon, the sweetness of honey, and the fizz of sparkling water, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Cranberry Juice
- 4 cups Sparkling Water
- Ice Cubes
- Mint Leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and water. Stir occasionally until the honey dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Juice the lemons to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, about 5 minutes.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, cranberry juice, and honey-water syrup. Stir until well blended (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in the sparkling water and gently stir to combine, being careful not to lose fizz (1 minute).
- Serve in glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more honey. This drink is customizable with various juices and fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg