Jul 13 2026

Beverages Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Beverages Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Fruity Refreshers

Classic Lemonade

Herbal Iced Tea

Method

Fruity Refreshers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Strawberries

    Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems. Slice them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, fresh orange juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine with Sparkling Water

    In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry-orange blend with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Add mint leaves for garnish. Pour into glasses and enjoy your refreshing fruity beverage!

Classic Lemonade

  1. 5

    Juice the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a lemon squeezer or reamer. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool.

  3. 7

    Mix the Lemonade

    In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir until well mixed.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Herbal Iced Tea

  1. 9

    Boil the Water

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 10

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 11

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

  4. 12

    Add Mint and Lemon

    Once cooled, add fresh mint leaves and lemon slices to the tea. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Pour the iced tea into glasses filled with ice. Enjoy your refreshing herbal iced tea!

More from Gate 25 Bar and Restaurant