In summer, ice becomes one of the most used things in the home. It goes into lemonades, jugs of water and homemade syrups. But it has one disadvantage, as soon as it melts, it dilutes the drink and often loses some of its taste. That is why a simple trick with wine grapes has spread in hot Mediterranean countries.
Ice cubes are a matter of course in summer. But they have one disadvantage, as soon as they start to melt, they dilute the lemonade, and plain water. This is precisely why people in Mediterranean countries have become fond of a simple trick that has also been spreading on social networks in recent years. They use frozen grapes instead of ice. It cools the drink, but does not change its taste or strength.
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Grapes instead of ice
The principle is simple. Just wash the seedless grapes, dry them and put them in the freezer for a few hours. They are then added directly to a pitcher of water or a glass of sparkling water.
Unlike ice cubes, they do not melt, so the drink does not lose its taste. On social networks, this trick is especially recommended for wine, homemade sodas or fruit drinks. People praise that the drink stays cold longer and is not watery.
They also look impressive in a jug
Frozen grapes are not only practical, but also decorative. They look much better in a glass pitcher than regular ice cubes and give the drink a summery look.
Green seedless varieties are especially popular, but blue or red grapes can also be used. Some people even combine multiple colors at once.
“I add a combination of frozen green grapes, lemon slices and a few mint leaves to the pitcher. Plain water then tastes great and stays cold much longer,” says chef David Šlapák for another combination.
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It only takes a few minutes to prepare. Wash the grapes, dry them thoroughly and spread them on a tray or plate. After a few hours in the freezer, you can pour them into a resealable bag and use as needed.
Just add a handful of frozen balls to the pitcher. Water or lemonade cools down quickly and the grapes remain edible even after thawing.
Refreshment that will not be wasted
Another advantage is that nothing ends up in the waste after the drink is finished. You can simply eat the grapes. In addition, slightly frozen fruit tastes similar to natural sorbet on hot days.
That is why this simple trick is gaining more and more fans. Instead of constantly adding ice, it is enough to have a bag of grapes ready in the freezer, and summer refreshment is at hand at any time.
