Green electrolyte ice cubes are what I make when I cannot bring myself to drink another glass of plain water. Green apple, English cucumber, kiwi, whole lemon, fresh mint, Himalayan salt, and coconut water. All blended smooth, strained, and frozen into the most refreshing cubes. Natural, hydrating, and genuinely delicious.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Hydration that actually tastes good. Plain water is fine. This is better.
Drop them in sparkling water and done. Two cubes, top with bubbles, instant upgrade to your whole afternoon.
All natural electrolytes. Coconut water and Himalayan salt do the work without any powders or artificial anything.
12 cubes from one batch. Make them Sunday and you have hydration covered all week.
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Ingredient Notes
Green Apple: With the skin on for maximum fiber and a tart sweetness that balances the more vegetal flavors of the cucumber and kiwi. Green apple adds a natural fructose that gives these cubes a gentle sweetness without any added sugar beyond the tablespoon of honey. Use organic so the skin goes in clean.
English Cucumber: Cucumber is one of the most hydrating vegetables in existence with a water content of about 96 percent, and it is deeply at home in Mediterranean cooking and cooling drinks across the region. The skin adds a subtle earthy depth and extra nutrients so use organic and skip the peeling. If you love what cucumber does in a refreshing context, my Honey Harissa Salmon cucumber salad uses it in a similar cooling way alongside a bold spiced dish.
Kiwi: Kiwi is one of the most nutrient-dense fruits you can blend into a drink, packed with vitamin C and potassium, which are two of the electrolytes your body needs most. They also add a bright tropical tartness that makes these cubes taste genuinely refreshing rather than like a green vegetable smoothie.
Whole Organic Lemon: One lemon chopped with the skin on, the same whole lemon technique used in my Egyptian Lemonade and my Strawberry Basil Lemonade. The peel contains essential oils that add a deep, complex citrus flavor. Use organic specifically because the entire skin goes into the blender. Wash it thoroughly before chopping and remove any seeds you can find before blending.
Fresh Mint: Fresh mint is what makes these cubes taste refreshing rather than just green and they are the detail that makes people ask what is in these. Do not substitute dried mint here. The fragrance of fresh mint is completely different and is what makes the finished cube smell as good as it tastes.
Himalayan Salt: Half a teaspoon and it is the ingredient that makes these genuinely electrolytic rather than just a frozen fruit drink. Himalayan salt contains sodium and trace minerals that help the body retain and use the hydration from the coconut water.
Coconut Water: Coconut water is naturally high in potassium, magnesium, and sodium which makes it one of the best natural hydration bases available. It adds a very subtle tropical sweetness that ties the apple and kiwi together beautifully. Use plain unsweetened coconut water. Flavored versions have added sugar that throws off the balance of the whole blend.
Substitutions & Variations
No kiwi? Green grapes work as a substitute and add a similar sweetness without the tartness. The color will be slightly less vibrant but the flavor will still be very refreshing.
No coconut water? Plain cold water works as a substitute. The cubes will be less rich in natural electrolytes but still hydrating and delicious. Add an extra pinch of Himalayan salt to compensate.
Want it sweeter? Add an extra teaspoon of honey before blending. Taste the mixture after straining and adjust before pouring into the molds.
How to serve them? Drop two cubes into a glass of sparkling water for the most refreshing version. Still water works too. You can also blend a couple of frozen cubes directly into a smoothie for a concentrated burst of flavor and electrolytes.
⭐️ Recipe
Green Electrolyte Cubes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 organic green apple chopped, skin on
- ½ organic English cucumber chopped, skin on
- 3 kiwis peeled and chopped
- 1 organic lemon chopped, skin on, seeds removed
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut water
- Large silicone ice cube mold linked in recipe card
Instructions
Prep the produce
- Wash all produce thoroughly, especially the lemon and cucumber since you are using the skin. Chop the green apple into rough chunks, skin on. Chop the cucumber into rough pieces, skin on. Peel and chop the kiwis. Chop the lemon into chunks and remove any seeds carefully before it goes into the blender.1 organic green apple, ½ organic English cucumber, 3 kiwis, 1 organic lemon
Blend
- Add the green apple, cucumber, kiwi, lemon, mint leaves, honey, and Himalayan salt to a blender. Pour in the coconut water. Blend on high speed for a full 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant green with no visible chunks remaining.5 fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp honey, ½ tsp Himalayan salt, 3 cups unsweetened coconut water
Strain
- Set a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the sieve. Once most of the liquid has passed through use the back of a large spoon to press the pulp firmly against the mesh. Keep pressing until no more liquid comes through. The pressed pulp is where the most vibrant color and concentrated flavor lives so do not skip this step.
Pour and freeze
- Pour the strained liquid slowly and evenly into the silicone ice cube mold filling each cavity to the top. Transfer carefully to the freezer and freeze overnight or for at least 8 hours until the cubes are completely solid all the way through.Large silicone ice cube mold
Serve
- Pop two cubes out of the mold and drop into a glass of sparkling water. Watch as the green color slowly bleeds into the bubbles as the cubes melt. Serve immediately and enjoy as they slowly release their flavor into the drink. Still water works too if sparkling is not your thing.
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