Summer is here!
I have two young kids and summer means the freezer is full of ice blocks for that 3pm refreshment. The fresh lemonade ice blocks are always a hit and the pine-lime are a great tropical treat. You can easily amend these recipes to make simple variations. Try reducing the pineapple juice and adding some coconut milk, or omit the mint and add a few dashes of bitters. So simple – Hope you enjoy!
Try the mixture before freezing as the sweetness level may need to be adjusted depending on the sweetness of the fruit or juice you use.
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup pure icing sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- thin slices of lime if desired
- Stir juices and sugar in medium jug until sugar dissolves. Stir in mint. Stand mixture for 20 minutes to allow mint to infuse. Strain mixture, discarding mint.
- Pour mixture into six ¼ cup (60ml) ice-block moulds. Top with a slice of lime (if using). Insert sticks. Freeze overnight until firm.
TIP: You can leave the mint in the pineapple mixture for extra flavour and texture. It will float to the base of the ice block moulds and form a minty layer. You can add some finely grated lime rind for added lime flavour.
Fresh lemonade ice blocks
Makes: 6
¼ cup lemon juice
2/3 cup pure icing sugar
1 cup sparkling mineral water
1 Stir juice and sugar in medium jug until sugar dissolves. Stir in mineral water. Pour mixture into six ¼ cup (60ml) ice-block moulds. Insert sticks. Freeze overnight until firm.
