A Cool Idea
If you have fresh fruit on hand cube it up and flash freeze it in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Once it is frozen you can put it in storage containers. Rather than reaching for the ice the next time you are making a glass of sweet tea just add a few cubes of the frozen fruit.
Nearly anything works:
- watermelon
- cantaloupe
- strawberries (leave whole)
- peaches
- plums
Rather than watering the drink down as it melts it adds a burst of flavor and it looks really good too!
Image: Erin Myers, used with permission
Tags: fruit, garnish, ice cubes, TeaRelated Stories
POSTED IN: Beautiful Things, Tea
6 opinions for A Cool Idea
Julie F
Jul 3, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Oh. You. Genius.
Marye
Jul 3, 2008 at 6:08 pm
I know…right?
Noble Pig
Jul 4, 2008 at 12:42 am
Another delightful idea!
Marye
Jul 4, 2008 at 10:10 am
LOL Cathy..have a great fourth of July!
Ginger
Jul 4, 2008 at 1:18 pm
LOL Marye, I’m from CA we don’t DO sweet tea.
We do use frozen fruit in smoothies though. I have also been known to freeze fresh fruit with juice in my bundt pan as an ice ring for punch.
Marye
Jul 5, 2008 at 11:11 am
I am sorry, Ginger, I had forgotten that Californians were heathens. Forgive me?
;D
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