How to Make Pretty Holiday Ice Cubes

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Elevating Your Festive Drinks

When it comes to hosting during the holidays, it's the little details that make a big difference. One such detail that often goes overlooked is the ice cubes. Standard ice cubes do the job of chilling your drinks, but they lack the visual appeal that could truly elevate your beverage presentation. This page is dedicated to showing you how to make beautiful holiday ice cubes that not only keep your drinks cold but also add a festive touch to them. Incorporating elements like edible flowers, herbs, and colorful fruits can transform ordinary ice into a conversation starter. Whether you're preparing mocktails for a family gathering or cocktails for an intimate holiday dinner, these pretty ice cubes will add a sparkle to every glass. The process is simple, yet the impact is immense. By following this guide, you'll learn how to create visually stunning ice cubes that are sure to impress your guests and become a memorable part of your holiday celebrations.

Making Instagram-worthy holiday drinks are easier than you think! Those pretty holiday ice cubes add a little extra flair to your holiday drinks--alcoholic or non-alcoholic and are easy to make with a few ingredients.

We love a good cocktail, especially during the holidays, and like to have a Cocktail Herb Garden on hand throughout the year. But, there's something special about those holiday drinks. They need an extra special touch. That can come in the way of these easy to make pretty holiday ice cubes. We even added a little bit of edible gold for something sparkly. It's completely optional but we found it on Amazon in case you want to use it as well.

Here's what you'll need:

A square rubber ice cube tray
Fresh cranberries
Rosemary from your Rise Garden
Optional: Edible Gold Flakes

Directions

Step One: Harvest 2-3 sprigs of rosemary from your Rise Garden and cut them into segments that will fit your ice cube tray. Set aside momentarily.
Step Two: Add 3-4 fresh cranberries and a rosemary segment to each ice cube well.
Step Three: If using the edible gold flakes like we did, use a skewer or knife to gently segment the edible gold into each well. Don't touch it. It will stick to your fingers and be unusable.
Step Four: Fill the wells with water--pressing the cranberries and rosemary down to make sure sure they are in the wells. Freeze. Add to cocktails and enjoy!

*If you want clearer ice cubes, boil it first and then let it cool.