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.
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
“damn that’s fresh”. Love it. Genius! fruity and delicious. Happy days indeed.
Heidi xo
Dinah
I thought your cat was orange. Who is that imposter?
Leah N
love this and the bridesmaid reference… that part is gold!
Victoria
Joy you think of it ALL! Thanks…..I have some strawberries that I needed to do sonething with and this is just the thing. Have a great weekend!
Amielle
In a word (or, really, two): simply. perfect. This is exactly what a glass of water needs sometimes. Or, you know, what I need sometimes.
caroleena
Genius! Thank you
Ann P.
This makes me want a strawberry lemonade so badly!! And I totally love bridesmaids, when Kristin Wiig gets pissed at the lemonade, haha! such a funny movie. :)
Jenny
not to sound weird about noticing things like doors in the background. but that door in the background is amazing for real (not for fake).
also, i wept from laughter during Bridesmaids. It’s just what you have to do
Kara
Joy you could make the ice cubes with lemonade instead of water, then use them in water for lemony-strawberry water!!! Also it was so great meeting you in Brooklyn back in March! You rock:)
Sierra
Yum! Sometimes you need to be able to make something so simple and awesome that you feel like you accomplished something…with very little effort.
Julie
Looks delicous! Thank you for bringing me happiness everyday.
Sarah
So simple and elegant! Would add a touch of class (and flavor!) to any drink.