Berry Lemon cubes

Sweet, tart, and ready in 5 minutes

These berry lemon cubes add a burst of flavor to your water, lemonade, or iced tea. The berries bring natural sweetness and color, the lemon keeps it fresh and bright.

What you need

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• 1 lemon (juice + zest)
• 1/2 cup water
• Optional: a touch of honey if berries are too tart

How to make it

1. Wash the berries thoroughly
2. Hull strawberries if using, leave other berries whole
3. Juice the lemon and add zest
4. Blend berries, lemon juice, zest, and water until smooth
5. Taste and add honey if needed
6. Pour into ice cube trays
7. Freeze for at least 4 hours

Why this works

No cooking, no added sugar unless you want it. The berries are naturally sweet and the lemon balances everything. Drop a cube into sparkling water for instant berry lemonade.

Practical tip: Use frozen berries if fresh ones aren't available. They blend just as well and are often sweeter. Strain the mixture before freezing if you don't want seeds in your cubes.