Red White Blue Ice Cubes (Printable)
Festive layered red, white & blue ice cubes with berries and coconut, frozen in stages for colorful drink garnish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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. Prepare coconut meat if using fresh.
02 - Fill one third of each ice cube compartment with blueberries, then pour enough blueberry juice to just cover. Freeze for 1 hour or until solid.
03 - Place a layer of coconut meat or sprinkle shredded coconut over the frozen blue layer. Pour coconut water until the compartments are two-thirds full. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
04 - Add chopped strawberries to each compartment and fill to the top with strawberry juice or cranberry juice. Freeze an additional 2 hours, or until fully set.
05 - Gently remove the fully frozen cubes from the tray and use to chill lemonade, sparkling water, or cocktails for a colorful festive presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your drinks become showstoppers before anyone even takes a sip.
- It’s ridiculously easy, but looks like you went all out for your guests.
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- Filling past the one-third mark makes the colors blend, so work in layers even if it tests your willpower.
- Fruit at the edge of the tray sometimes freezes to the plastic — let cubes sit out for a minute or two for easier removal.
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- Always use clear natural juices and pat dry fruits for the most vibrant colors.
- A tiny pinch of salt in coconut water makes the coconut flavor pop.