13 flavored ice cube recipes
It's hot! Here's a fun way to make keeping your liquids replenished a little more exciting.
It is hot, hot, hot out! And there's nothing like a nice refreshing drink to cool you off. But what if there was a way to make staying hydrated even more fun? Flavored ice cubes.
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The concept is simple — which makes it great since it's so easy to make — but it's a game changer if you've become bored with your drink of the day. Plop them in a glass of water to add some flavor or even use them in a cocktail.
You can get incredibly creative with what combinations you can use; we've provided a few here, but let your imagination run wild.
Here are a few extra tips:
- Get shaped ice molds to make the end result extra fun. Kids especially will love it!
- These concepts can also work as popsicles; just get a mold in that shape and add some popsicle sticks to them.
- If you want to get really creative, you can freeze all kinds of savory things — diced garlic, chicken broth, green onions — to incorporate into your cooking. But that's a recipe for another time...
DIY flavored ice cubes
Serves: 1-4
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Freeze Time: approximately 4 hours
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Directions
- Choose your flavor combination: Dice up your sweet fruits, flavorful herbs or refreshing veggies.
- Add your liquid: Pour water, sparkling water, juice or even coffee into the ice cube molds.
- Combine: Let freeze and add them to any drink — it's that simple!
Ingredients and flavor combinations
- Strawberry and basil: A nice summer classic
- Cucumber and mint: Refreshing and crisp
- Lemon and lime: Add a little sour to any drink
- Mango and coconut: If you're feeling tropical
- Mint and lime: Great for mojitos
- Jalapeño and watermelon: Spicy, sweet
- Blueberry and lavender: Add some floral notes
- Raspberry and kiwi: Tart and tasty
- Grapefruit and orange: If you love citrus
- Vanilla and cinnamon: With a coffee base, of course
- Apple and pear: Perfect for a fall cider
- Cranberries and rosemary: Great for the winter holiday season
- Peach and pineapple: A poolside delight
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