A refreshing, non-alcoholic sparkling drink made with lemon juice and honey syrup, perfect for parties and summer gatherings.
Author:katereilly
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:5 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Beverage
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup water
1 cup honey
1 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cups sparkling water or club soda
Optional: Fresh mint sprigs
Optional: Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Make the honey syrup: Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup honey in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the honey is dissolved. Let it cool completely.
In a pitcher, combine the cooled honey syrup and 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Stir well.
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour about 1/4 cup of the honey-lemon mixture into each glass.
Top with sparkling water or club soda.
Stir gently.
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs or lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
For a minty flavor, muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of each glass before adding ice.
Adjust the amount of honey syrup and lemon juice to your preference.
This recipe makes enough honey-lemon base for about 8 servings.