Strawberry Ice
So here’s the thing…. I made ice.
Actually, my freezer made ice. I put strawberries and water in an ice cube tray.
Not everything is yeasted, risen, covered in cinnamon, or battered and fried. Sometimes we need something as simple as… ice.
If you’re still with me, just imagine all of the possible combinations! Blueberry lime ice. Strawberry mint ice. Pineapple ice. Lemon raspberry ice. Cocktail enhancers!
Consider the real-life application of Strawberry Ice: in lemonade (with or without vodka).
Any real-life application in my house usually involves my cat.
You might also consider Strawberry Cream Puffs aaaand Strawberry Upside Down Cake with Cardamom.
This is beyond easy.
Start with your fruit.
Smash it and mash it. Place it in the ice cube slots.
Pour water over and toss it in the freezer.
Top frozen cubes with lemonade… or really any beverage that you want to turn strawberry-y.
You know that scene in Bridesmaids when Kristen Wiig is going to the Parisian wedding shower, with the giant cookie, and she’s super pissed at how amazing the Strawberry Lemonade is? This is that. Exactly.
Oh… and if you haven’t yet seen Bridesmaids… that was a major spoiler. Kidding.
It seems really silly to put a recipe below… but I’m going to, because that’s what I do here. Don’t hate. Appreciate.
Strawberry Ice
makes 12 cubes
3 large strawberries, mashed and chopped
water
ice cube tray
Place a combination of mashed and chopped strawberries in each ice cube slot. Pour enough filtered water to fill the tray. Freeze until frozen through and serve with cocktails and lemonade.
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Super easy and great!
This would be so perfect in a glass of rosé. I’m totally making some of these tonight!
Oh, you stole my heart with strawberry ice in lemonade WITH vodka. . . .*Squeal*! Summer is right around the corner!
So simple and summery, how lovely!
…and it always makes me so happy to see pics of your kitty included :-)
I love this idea! What a great idea to make a glass of water (or vodka) more exciting!
Joy I made your upside down cake but with rhubarb and it was gooooood :))
What about filling up the ice cube tray with lemonade, not water? Major!!
What an amazing Drink , thanks too much for sharing it :)
sometimes all it takes is some water and magic (aka, science). i love the idea of popping these in water for a little zest. ooh, lemon zest would be a good addition too!
These are so pretty and just perfect for a party I’m having this weekend!
These ice cubes are a great idea. I think this summer I will made plenty of fruit ice cubes. Thanks a million for this cooking trick.
I remember perfectly that scene in Bridesmaids, it’s hilarious!
Lovvvvved Bridesmaids!
… aaaand now I have the song from Mary Poppins in my head about strawberry ice and cake and tea where they have afternoon tea served by penguins (as you do). I’m thinking this would also be a good idea with raspberries and mint.
Dang! This is genius! I’m thinking cucumber lime ice cubes for gin fizzes. Yum!
cucumber! good moves.
so simple yet so EASY to do.
thanks for this. the hot summer wave of SoCal is coming up, so this would be PurrFect!