Best 4 Citrus Ice Cubes Recipes

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Citrus ice cubes are a refreshing and flavorful addition to any beverage. Made with fresh citrus fruits, they are a great way to enjoy the taste of citrus without the added sugar of store-bought juices or sodas. Plus, citrus ice cubes are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer tart, sweet, or a blend of both, there is a citrus ice cube recipe out there for you. Read on to discover the best recipe for citrus ice cubes that will take your drinks to the next level.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY CITRUS ICE



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Daiquiri fans, put away your straws for this blend of strawberries, lime juice and orange juice in a refreshing ice. - Robin M. Keane, Framingham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • For sugar syrup, place sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove to a bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Process strawberries and juices in a blender until smooth. Add sugar syrup; pulse to blend., Pour into cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Serve immediately or store in freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CITRUS ICE CUBES



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Make and share this Citrus Ice Cubes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gardening Girl

Categories     Lemon

Time 5h10m

Yield 40 pieces, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 orange, chopped into chunks, still with the skin
1 lemon, chopped into chunks, still with the skin
1 lime, chopped into chunks, still with the skin

Steps:

  • Place fruit on a tray and put into the freezer for at least 4-5 hours. Use them in place of ice cubes to chill drinks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.2, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.1

CITRUS ICE POPS



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Citrus ice pops are perfect for a hot day; sweet treat!

Provided by MewTew

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     Popsicle Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup grapefruit juice
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
½ cup chopped strawberries

Steps:

  • Place the grapefruit juice, orange juice, water, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and chill the mixture in the freezer until very cold, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix the vanilla yogurt with the strawberries, and chill.
  • Spoon a little of the cold juice mixture into 6 ice pop molds, using about 1 1/2 tablespoon of mixture for each mold. Place the molds into the freezer until the juice freezes, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cold strawberry yogurt into each ice pop, and top each pop with the remaining citrus juice mixture. Freeze until fully hardened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

CITRUS ICED TEA WITH MINT



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"I think I have finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have that artificial sweetener aftertaste," notes Dawn Lowenstein of Hatboro, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups water, divided
6 tea bags
1 to 2 mint sprigs
3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
2 cups orange juice
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Add tea bags and mint. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain; discard tea bags and mint. , In a large container, combine lemonade mix and remaining water. Stir in the tea and orange juice. Cool. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy citrus fruits for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits to create different flavor combinations and colors.
  • Add herbs, spices, or edible flowers to the ice cubes for a unique twist.
  • Freeze the ice cubes in fun shapes using ice cube trays or molds.
  • Store the ice cubes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Citrus ice cubes are a refreshing and flavorful way to add a pop of color and flavor to your favorite drinks. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can find the perfect citrus ice cube recipe for your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a way to cool down and enjoy the taste of citrus, reach for a citrus ice cube instead of a regular ice cube. Your taste buds will thank you!

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