Jul 17 2026
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Refreshing Beverages Recipe

Inspired by Shari's Cafe and Pies
Time45m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Fruit Infused Water

Berry Lemonade

Iced Herbal Tea

Method

Fruit Infused Water

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the cucumber and lemon, and wash the mint leaves.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a pitcher, add the sliced cucumber, lemon, and mint leaves. Pour water over the ingredients.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to infuse.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve cold, adding ice if desired.

Berry Lemonade

  1. 5

    Make the Berry Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine mixed berries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and syrup forms.

  2. 6

    Combine Juices

    In a pitcher, mix the berry syrup with fresh lemon juice and water.

  3. 7

    Chill

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve over ice and garnish with additional berries if desired.

Iced Herbal Tea

  1. 9

    Brew the Tea

    Place herbal tea bags in boiling water and steep for 5-7 minutes.

  2. 10

    Sweeten

    Remove the tea bags and stir in honey to taste.

  3. 11

    Chill

    Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

  4. 12

    Serve

    Serve over ice with a slice of lemon.

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