My idea of a Summer refresher is something light, bubbly, and hydrating with hints of fresh flavor. In the Summer, sparkling waters are pretty popular in the Sidorenkov household, going through a few a day. When the temperatures rise, we grab a sparkling water because they always make us feel so light and refreshed! When it's hot out, I also start to crave flavors like lemon, mint, and Summer ripened strawberries. And when all those flavors are put together, they make the ultimate Summer refresher!

This strawberry star-cube recipe is so simple - just blend, freeze, and serve! Essentially you are making a frozen 100% fruit puree ice cube, which adds punches of flavor to doll up any drink. The light and sweet flavor of these strawberry star-cubes is like a minty strawberry lemonade. When added to a glass of sparkling water, the strawberry star-cubes give your drink hints of refreshing Summer flavors. These fruit cubes are star shaped because of the upcoming 4th of July but you can freeze the puree into any shape you want. For this drink recipe I also tossed in some frozen blueberries which not only keep my glass extra chilled but add pops of color and flavor, too!

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Strawberry Star-Cube Summer Refresher

Meant to add a little burst of fresh Summer flavor to your drink, these star-cubes give you hints of strawberry, mint, and lemon zest. When added to sparkling water, the star-cubes melt and bubble ever so gently to give your drink a pretty pink hue and a refreshing splash of flavor. I also love that you can adjust the amount of flavor by adding more or less star-cubes to your drink!

MAKE IT A COCKTAIL: Turn this strawberry Summer refresher into a cocktail with two easy steps! Swap out the sparkling water with a 7Up soda and add a splash of vodka. Garnish with all the fun toppings and voilà! You got yourself a Summer party drink.

CHEF TIP:  Using a silicone ice cube tray makes it easier to pop out your strawberry puree cubes when they are ready to serve. I found this star shaped silicone tray on Amazon (Amazon affiliate link) and like that it comes with different shapes and can also be used for making chocolate candies! 

DIETITIAN TIP: We know we need to stay hydrated in the Summer with extra glasses of water but don't forget that some of your hydration can come from our food! Fruits and vegetables are also full of water, with strawberries, watermelon, and cantaloupe having the highest water concentration of the fruits. You get even more points from me if you put the hydrating fruit into your water, like in this recipe!

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What other flavors remind you of Summer? I'm a huge fan of watermelon, but summer ripened strawberries will always have my heart!