Red White Blue Ice Cubes (Printable Version)
Patriotic ice cubes layered with blueberries, coconut and strawberries to chill and decorate summer drinks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
02 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped
03 - 1/2 cup fresh coconut meat or unsweetened shredded coconut
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup coconut water
05 - 1 cup natural blueberry juice
06 - 1 cup natural strawberry juice or cranberry juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Rinse blueberries and strawberries thoroughly. Hull and chop strawberries and prepare coconut meat or ensure shredded coconut is ready.
02 - Distribute blueberries into the bottom third of each ice cube tray compartment. Pour in enough blueberry juice to cover the berries. Place tray in freezer and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
03 - Once the blue layer is firm, layer coconut meat or sprinkle shredded coconut over each section. Pour coconut water into each compartment until two-thirds full. Return to the freezer and freeze for approximately 1 hour, until set.
04 - Top each cube with chopped strawberries, then fill compartments to the top with strawberry juice or cranberry juice. Freeze until completely solid, about 2 additional hours.
05 - Once fully frozen, remove the colorful ice cubes from the tray and add to lemonade, sparkling water, or festive cocktails before serving.
# Expert Insights:
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- The cubes melt slowly and infuse drinks with fresh, fruity flavor—no more diluted lemonade secrets out
- You can prep these ahead and forget about them until party time, which takes all the stress out of hosting
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- Overfilling the tray leads to layers blending together—leave a little room or you’ll get an unexpected pink ice block.
- Pre-chilling juices speeds up freezing and creates sharper, more distinct lines between layers.
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- Pour liquids slowly against a spoon to keep layers tidy
- Soak your ice tray in warm water for a few seconds if cubes are stubborn