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:
→ Fruit
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 Steps:
01 - Rinse all fruit thoroughly. Hull and chop strawberries. If using fresh coconut meat, cut into small pieces.
02 - Fill one-third of each ice cube compartment with blueberries. Pour in blueberry juice to barely cover the fruit. Place the tray in the freezer for approximately 1 hour or until solid.
03 - After the blue layer is firm, distribute coconut meat or a sprinkle of shredded coconut evenly on top. Fill to the next third with coconut water. Freeze for another 1 hour until set.
04 - Add chopped strawberries as the final layer, filling the compartment. Pour strawberry or cranberry juice to fill the tray to the top. Freeze until completely solid, about 2 more hours.
05 - Remove ice cubes from the tray and add to lemonade, sparkling water, or cocktails for a 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.
02 -
- 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.
03 -
- 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.