Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
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Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes are a total game-changer for your drinks! They’re super easy to make and add a splash of berry citrus flavor + vibrant color that makes every sip feel like a treat. Perfect for adding to water, lemonade, mocktails + more. Vegan + Gluten-free.
Whenever I want to jazz up a drink or feel a bit fancy, I go for flavored ice cubes. These Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes are a go-to—they add a refreshing kick to any beverage! I've played around with other flavors too, like Orange Thyme Ice Cubes, Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes for wellness shots and even Starbucks' famous Medicine Ball Tea ice cubes. It's an easy way to give your drinks a fun twist!
Ice cube trays are incredibly versatile—they're not just for making ice anymore! Sure, you can still use them for that, but they're also perfect for saving leftover tomato sauce, pesto, and more.
Let's circle back to these flavored ice cubes. They're super easy to make and require just a handful of ingredients ---- Blueberries, lemon, honey, herbs + filtered water. They're perfect for adding a burst of flavor to water (hello infused water), mocktails, juices, lemonade + more. Trust me, these little cubes will take your drinks to the next level!
Jump to:
- Why You Will LOVE These Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
- Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes Ingredients
- How To Make Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
- What Drinks Can I Use Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes In?
- What Ice Cube Trays Work Best?
- How to Make Clear Ice Cubes without a Clear Ice Cube Mold
- Additional Ingredient Ideas
- Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes Q + A's
- Love Healthy Flavor Packed Drinks?
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
Why You Will LOVE These Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
- Instantly upgrades any drink with a burst of flavor
- Super simple + easy to whip up!
- Refreshing berry + citrus flavor
- Infused with aromatic rosemary + thyme for an extra zing
- Perfect for adding a touch of fancy to drinks
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes Ingredients
ICE CUBES:
- Filtered water.
- Fresh blueberries. You can add more blueberries for more flavor.
- Lemon. Freshly-squeezed.
- Raw honey. Adds a nice subtle sweetness.
- Rosemary or thyme sprigs. Roughly chopped.
How To Make Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
TO MAKE THE ICE CUBES:
- In a bowl, mix together the water, lemon juice, and honey until combined.
- In your favorite ice tray----add the blueberries and chopped rosemary or thyme sprigs into each cavity and carefully cover them with the lemonade mixture, filling them until all completely full. Repeat until all ice cube cavities are filled.
FREEZE THE CUBES:
- Add the tray(s) to the freezer and freeze for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until ice is formed.
- Add these ice cubes to your favorite drink, mocktail/cocktail.
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What Drinks Can I Use Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes In?
- Water
- Sparkling water
- Iced tea
- Lemonade
- Mocktails + cocktails
- Juices
- Honestly, you can add these ice cubes to any of your favorite drinks.
What Ice Cube Trays Work Best?
Honestly, I'm a big believer in using whichever type of ice cube tray molds you'd prefer. I used regular ice cube molds however, you can use various sizes depending on your preference.
Personally, Amazon has some amazing options and you can also purchase ice cube molds from large retailers such as Target, Walmart, etc. Of course, depending on the size and shape, you'll get a different amount of ice cubes per batch, so keep that in mind!
How to Make Clear Ice Cubes without a Clear Ice Cube Mold
One of the greatest phenomenons when it comes to ice cubes has been seeing super clear ice cubes from those clear ice cube systems or molds and wanting to try it, but not necessarily wanting to have a huge contraption in my freezer. Haha. Anyone else feel my pain? Whelp, no need to worry----I've done my research and tested it out a bit and have found some solutions to help those of us who don't have any fancy system to making clear ice cubes. Here are a few ways:
Tip #1: It's best to use water that is distilled or super-filtered to avoid gasses and dissolved oxygen, which are the two things that cause our ice to "fog up" when frozen.
Tip #2: Boil your water and freeze your water hot. Again, much to my previous point, this removes any dissolved oxygen or gasses. Just be sure to carefully pour the hot water into your ice cube tray or mold-----preferably one made from materials that naturally insulates like silicone. Also, ensure that your tray lays FLAT while freezing.
Tip #3: Slow freeze your ice cubes. This should be done for about 24 hours, which allows any impurities to be forced out of the ice---resulting in much clearer ice.
Additional Ingredient Ideas
If you’re looking to get creative, check out some of my favorite ice cube flavor combos. They’re a fun way to mix things up and add a little extra flair to your drinks!
- More berries! Try sliced strawberries or raspberries!
- Slices of cucumber
- Fresh ginger slices for a spicy kick
- A splash of cranberry juice for a pink pop!
- Mint leaves
- Pomegranate seeds for a burst of color
- Basil leaves for an herbal twist
- Swap water for coconut water
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes Q + A's
Blueberry Lemonade ice cubes can last for several weeks when stored in an airtight container in the freezer. However, for the best flavor, it's recommended to use them within a week or two.
While fresh thyme provides the best flavor, you can certainly use dried thyme if that's what you have on hand. Just use a smaller amount, as dried herbs are more potent than fresh.
While ice cubes are typically used in cold drinks to add flavor and keep them cool, you can experiment with adding them to hot beverages like tea or apple cider for a hint of citrus + herbs.
Absolutely! Frozen blueberries work great—just thaw them slightly beforehand.
Love Healthy Flavor Packed Drinks?
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- Traditional Vegan Jamaican Carrot Juice
- Honey Grapefruit Cucumber Thyme Tea
- Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Mint Juice
- Cleansing Apple Kiwi Juice
- Apple Cranberry Ginger Lemon Detox Juice
- Healthy Kale Lemonade
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Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
Ingredients
ICE CUBES:
- 1 ½ cups filtered water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, organic (You can add more blueberries for more flavor)
- 1 lemon, freshly-squeezed
- 2 Tbsps organic raw honey
- handful of rosemary or thyme sprigs, roughly chopped
Instructions
TO MAKE THE ICE CUBES:
- In a bowl, mix together the water, lemon juice, and honey until combined.
- In your favorite ice tray----add the blueberries and chopped rosemary or thyme sprigs into each cavity and carefully cover them with the lemonade mixture, filling them until all completely full. Repeat until all ice cube cavities are filled.
FREEZE THE CUBES:
- Add the tray(s) to the freezer and freeze for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until ice is formed.
- Add these ice cubes to your favorite drink, mocktail/cocktail.
- Sip and enjoy!
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