How to Make Watermelon Ice Cubes To Use in Drinks
There are so many health benefits to eating watermelon, so when summer comes along and brings the hot weather, watermelon makes a great choice for refreshing relief from the heat.
Juicy watermelon slices, watermelon ice cream – and yes, watermelon ice cubes!
Watermelon ice cubes are simple to make and pretty foolproof for some delicious summer fun. When added to your favorite cocktail or lemonade, these darling ice cubes create a beautiful presentation. Make a batch for your next outdoor picnic or backyard party and wow your guests.
Start off with about 2-1/2 cups of diced watermelon that you just toss in your blender. Add to that about 4 tablespoons of liquid.
For a refreshing margarita, we use 3 tablespoons of liquid margarita mix and 1 tablespoon of water.
You can also add pineapple juice if you are making a cocktail with pineapple juice. Just mix about 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon of water in with the diced watermelon.
Add watermelon ice cubes to your batch of homemade lemonade for the kids! Mix diced watermelon with lemonade – blend, freeze and serve!
Make these refreshing watermelon ice cubes for your next outdoor party.
- 2-1/2 cups of diced watermelon
- 4 tablespoons liquid
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Blend the watermelon and liquid in your blender.
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Carefully pour mixture into a standard ice cube tray.
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Freeze for a couple of hours or until completely frozen.
For the liquid, add your favorite - margarita mix, lemonade, pineapple juice, or just plain water is fine!
Do You Love Watermelon? You will also enjoy reading – 5 Reasons to Eat More watermelon!
