Mermaid Coconut Limeade
Looking for a drink that will transport you to a magical underwater world? Look no further! Our vegan Mermaid Coconut Limeade with beautiful blue-green ice cubes is the perfect refreshing beverage to quench your summer thirst.
With its captivating colors and refreshing taste, our Vegan Mermaid Coconut Limeade is sure to make a splash at your summer gatherings. The blue-green ice cubes, colored with blue spirulina and matcha powders, add a touch of magic to this already delightful beverage.
So, grab your blender, create your own mermaid-inspired ice cubes, and sip on this enchanting drink that combines the flavors of the tropics with a dash of whimsy. Cheers to a summer filled with vibrant and delicious adventures!
Difficulty level: Easy
Time reguired: Lemonade: 5 mins, Colorful ice cubes: 2 hours+
Ingredients:
For the Blue-Green Ice Cubes:
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
- Optional, silicone mermaid tail for the mermaid tail ice cube
For the Coconut Limeade:
- 2 cups filtered water (or coconut water)
- 5 limes
- 30 ml maple or agave syrup (adjust according to your preference)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh lime slices for garnish
Directions:
Blue-Green Ice Cubes:- In a small bowl, mix the blue spirulina powder with ½ cup of water until well combined.
- In another small bowl, mix the matcha powder with the remaining ½ cup of water until well combined.
- Pour the blue spirulina mixture into one section of an ice cube tray and the matcha mixture into another section.
- Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and let it freeze completely for about 3-4 hours or until solid.
Mermaid Coconut Limeade:
- Wash the limes and cut them into quarters.
- In a blender, combine the water, limes, coconut milk and syrup. Blend all around 20 sec.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher through a strainer.
- Take out the blue-green ice cubes from the freezer and carefully remove them from the ice cube tray.
- Fill your serving glasses with the blue-green ice cubes.
- Pour the Coconut Limeade over the ice cubes, filling the glasses completely.
- Garnish each glass with fresh lime slices and mermaid tail ice cubes for extra freshness and beauty.
- Serve and Enjoy