Cool down on a hot summer day with these refreshing watermelon mint ice cubes! Made with just three ingredients – watermelon, mint, and water – these ice cubes are a healthy and delicious way to stay hydrated. They're also incredibly easy to make. Simply blend the watermelon and mint together, then pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze. In addition to the classic watermelon mint ice cubes, this article also includes recipes for two other variations: strawberry basil ice cubes and cucumber lime ice cubes. All three recipes are vegan, gluten-free, and can be made in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a refreshing treat, reach for one of these healthy and delicious ice cube recipes.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
WATERMELON-MINT WATER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 4h10m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Place 4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed watermelon (about 1 1/4 pounds; lightly smashed) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed) in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Stir well and strain, discarding the solids. For serving, add fresh watermelon and mint sprigs for garnish and plenty of ice. The infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
LIME COCKTAIL WITH WATERMELON ICE CUBES
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories beverage
Time 4h20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the watermelon ice cubes: Puree the watermelon, honey and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Pour into a square ice cube tray. Freeze until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
- For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and shut off the heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cool.
- For the cocktails: Mix the vodka, lime juice, mint leaves and 2 ounces simple syrup in a pitcher filled with ice. Top with club soda. Put 3 watermelon cubes in each of 2 highball glasses and pour the cocktail over.
WATERMELON ICE CUBES
Provided by Food Network
Time 14m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Cut watermelon into workable pieces. Remove the seeds and the rind. Puree the watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze.
WATERMELON ICE CUBES
Provided by Food Network
Time 8h25m
Yield 12 cubes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a blender, puree the watermelon with the Simple Syrup and lime juice. Pour into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze about 8 hours.
BERRY, MELON AND MINT ICED TEA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories beverage
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 5 cups water and the sugar to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the mint. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 10 minutes. Cool the tea to room temperature. Strain the tea into a large pitcher or bowl.
- Blend the watermelon and strawberries until smooth in a blender. Stir the fruit mixture into the tea. Add the lemon juice, peppermint and salt. Chill the tea until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Before serving, add chilled prosecco if using.
- Put a few ice cubes into each of the 6 glasses or water goblets. Add some watermelon, strawberries and the blackberries to each glass. Pour tea into each glass and garnish with mint sprigs and serve, passing lemon wedges.
MINT ICE CUBES
These wonderful little cubes add just a touch of flavor to those summertime glasses of lemonade.
Provided by Skuba
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place 2 to 3 mint leaves into each cell of a heatproof ice cube tray. Fill the cells with the boiling water, then let stand for 10 minutes; remove the leaves if desired. Freeze the ice cube tray until solid.
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 1.2 mg
WATERMELON-MINT ICED TEA (GREEK INSPIRED)
Steps:
- Puree the watermelon in batches until smooth, then strain into a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until very cold.
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and honey and let steep 5 minutes. Add the mint leaves, cover and refrigerate until cold. Discard the mint leaves and add the tea to the watermelon juice. Serve over ice in tall glasses with mint sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calorie, Fat 0.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 27 grams
WATERMELON AND MINT "AGUA FRESCA" (FRESH FRUIT-BLENDED WATER)
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories beverage
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add the watermelon and the water to a blender, and puree until smooth. Divide the mint leaves, sugar and lime slices among 8 glasses and muddle the ingredients. Add ice to each glass and pour in the watermelon agua fresco. Stir and serve.
WATERMELON MINT SMOOTHIE
I'm always tossing watermelon with fresh mint, so I decided to see how the two would blend in a smoothie. The result is like a cross between a sweet mint tea and a watermelon agua fresca.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, shakes and smoothies
Time 5m
Yield One serving
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients except the watermelon balls in the blender. Blend until frothy, about one minute. Pour into a glass, and garnish with watermelon balls. Serve right away.
WATERMELON ICE CUBES
Make and share this Watermelon Ice Cubes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 24 ice cubes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine watermelon, water, honey, lemon juice and sugar in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
- Place mint leaves in ice trays. Pour watermelon mixture into ice trays. Freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.4
Tips:
- Choose ripe and juicy watermelons for the best flavor.
- Use fresh mint leaves for a refreshing taste. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Add a sweetener to the ice cubes if you want them to be sweeter. Honey, agave nectar, or simple syrup are all good options.
- Use ice cube trays that are easy to remove the ice cubes from. Silicone ice cube trays work well for this.
- Store the ice cubes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Watermelon mint ice cubes are a refreshing and flavorful way to add a touch of summer to your drinks. They're perfect for parties, picnics, or just enjoying at home. With only a few simple ingredients, you can easily make your own watermelon mint ice cubes in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a way to cool down, reach for a watermelon mint ice cube instead of a plain ice cube. You won't be disappointed!
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