These watermelon strawberry ice cubes are a simple but beautiful way to upgrade any summer drink. Made with blended fresh fruit, they freeze into vibrant, flavor-packed cubes that slowly infuse your drink as they melt. Paired with sparkling water, they turn into a refreshing mocktail that feels elevated, hydrating, and naturally sweet without any artificial syrups or flavorings. This is the kind of easy summer idea that instantly transforms a basic glass of water or soda into something special.
If you’ve ever wished your ice cubes actually added flavour instead of just watering your drink down, this is your answer.
These fruit ice cubes:
They’re one of those small kitchen upgrades that completely change how you think about hydration drinks in summer.
That’s it—no added sugar needed unless your fruit needs it.
Tip: For a more aesthetic cube, lightly mash some strawberry pieces into the watermelon before freezing so you get texture and colour variation.
Once frozen:
You can also turn this into a cocktail base by adding vodka or gin—but it’s just as refreshing as a non-alcoholic drink
Watermelon is naturally hydrating and full of water content, while strawberries add antioxidants and a light sweetness. When frozen into cubes, they slowly infuse your drink instead of diluting it like regular ice, making this a more enjoyable way to stay hydrated in warmer months.
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
