The Ice Cube Trick That Prevents Lemonade From Getting Watered Down - Tasting Table

Freezing lemonade into ice cubes keeps sweet and tart flavor intact as the ice melts. Extra lemonade can be reserved from store-bought or homemade batches and turned into cubes for a self-regenerating chill. Food coloring can be stirred into the liquid before freezing for colorful cubes, and flavor extracts can add additional taste. Novelty-shaped ice cube trays can make the cubes more playful. Iced tea can be frozen into cubes and added to lemonade for an Arnold Palmer-style infusion as the cubes melt. Herbal and botanical flavors can be enhanced by mixing culinary-grade mint and lavender into lemonade cubes for both visual appeal and taste.

"There's nothing quite like a glass of sweet and tart lemonade to sip in the shade during the summer, but you might be wondering how best to keep your delicious drink intact when the ice starts to melt. Among several clever ice substitutes that won't water down your drinks, freezing your favorite lemonade into ice cubes will provide a complementary chill for your tasty beverage."

"Whether you're working with a store-bought brand or your favorite homemade recipe, reserve a little extra to turn into ice cubes. This genius method creates a sort of self-regenerating lemonade when the heat hits. It also opens up opportunities for a little culinary creativity and can be an especially fun offering for a summertime soiree."

"For example, add some extra flair to your lemonade ice cubes by stirring a few drops of food coloring into the liquid before freezing. Alternatively, you can mix up Jennine Rye's (naturally!) pink lemonade recipe for colorful cubes that contrast a classic glass of the sunny yellow drink. Even a small amount of flavor extract will do wonders. Simply grab your favorite novelty-shaped ice cube tray for an extra touch of whimsy."

"If you're a fan of the lemonade and tea concoction named after the great Arnold Palmer, try this ice cube trick to combine the best of both beverages: Freeze iced tea into ice cubes and drop these in a frosty glass of lemonade. As the cubes melt, the classic combination will slowly infuse as the drink transforms over time, while remaining refreshing."

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