Red White And Blue Ice (Printable)
Tri-color frozen fruit layers of blueberries, coconut and strawberries to brighten drinks with a patriotic touch.
# What You 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 Cook:
01 - Wash and prepare all fruit. Hull and chop strawberries and separate coconut meat if using.
02 - Fill one-third of each ice cube compartment with blueberries and cover with enough blueberry juice to just submerge. Freeze until solid, approximately 1 hour.
03 - Once set, add a layer of coconut meat or a sprinkle of shredded coconut, then pour coconut water over until two-thirds full. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
04 - Top with chopped strawberries and fill each cavity to the top with strawberry or cranberry juice. Freeze until fully solid, approximately 2 hours.
05 - Extract frozen cubes and add to beverages such as lemonade, sparkling water, or cocktails for decorative chill and festive color.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everyone will ask how you made those gorgeous cubes — even the adults will grin when they spot them in their glass.
- They take next to no effort but look like you spent all afternoon on a secret Pinterest project.
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- If you rush the freezing between layers, the colors bleed instead of forming sharp lines.
- Using silicone trays makes releasing the cubes a breeze and keeps your layers neat.
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- Let the tray rest a couple minutes before unmolding so the layers don’t crack apart.
- Chill your drinks in advance, so the cubes don’t melt before guests spot their colors.