Fancy Ice Cubes: 3 Ways

As the summer heats up around here we are looking for ways to dress up our iced beverages. Here are three fun ideas for making your own fancy ices cubes; along with serving suggestions. Enjoy!

Raspberry Mint ice cubes: to make simply add a fresh min leaf and a raspberry or two to each ice cube before freezing. These are super pretty! You can add any kind of berry or cut fruit that you like. These ice cubes are excellent in mojitos, white wine spritzers, gin and tonics, lemonade, ginger ale and ice tea. If you don't love mint try adding basil for a more savory option.

Layered ice cubes: to make pour a layer of juice or other colored liquid into your tray, about 1/3 full. Freeze for a couple hours until set. Add a second layer, freeze again until set. Add a third layer and freeze until completely frozen. For mine I used blueberry juice, mango juice and raspberry juice. You could use flavored lemonades or even add a layer of alcohol if you like. These are excellent for adding to chilled club soda or Sprite, the frozen juice layers will slowly flavor your drink!

Coffee (or tea) ice cubes: to make simply fill your tray with left over coffee or tea. This is the perfect addition to your iced coffee or ice tea favorites because the ice will not water down your beverage like regular ice cubes will. 

Have fun coming up with your own frozen favorites. xo. Emma

Comments

[Georgina]

We were just talking about doing the coffee cubes in our office!

You always have the most wonderful ideas - thank you Elsie and Emma :)

[Rory]

Those are so pretty! :) I'm sure they taste yummy, too! :)
Rory
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[Sarah Joy]

I love the idea of freezing your coffee for iced coffee.
I often freeze the coffee to make frappes in my blender. I'd never considered simply adding them into an iced coffee though!

Thanks for another great post!

[Rima]

YES!! Brilliant. I've been wanting to get ice cube trays ever since the last ice cube recipe you made. Thanks, Emma :)

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[Elise M.]

Ooh I like the sound of this! I have raspberries AND mint in my fridge right now so I have no excuse not to try this :)

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[Lee Anne]

this seriously looks like so much fun. now I know what I am doing on Saturday lol.

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[Nancy]

Yum! I love that even a humble drink deserves some style! L)

[Allison]

The layered ice cubes are so pretty! I'll definitely try making coffee ice cubes for my iced coffee. Great summer post!
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[Amy]

Cute! But a layer of alcohol wouldn't freeze, you know.

[April Mae]

Okay--Emma you are blowing my mind with the simplest idea. Fruit in a cube--duh! Why didn't I think of that!?

[Michelle]

Such a great idea - especially for iced coffee! GENIUS.

xo, Michelle
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[shannon]

LOVE this idea!!!

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[robbie]

what a perfect idea! dave would love these!

[Jess]

This looks so refreshing! I could've used some of these beverages today with the smoldering heat!

[Rebecca]

Mmm, raspberry and mint sounds relish! If you use warm/hot water to fill your trays, the water will freeze clear. Can't wait to make some of these to show off!

[Natasha Fatah]

Wow, those are fancy!
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[Vivi K]

So much better than regular ice! :)

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[Sarah]

Love the juice cubes! Nom!

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[Rebecca]

Such a cute idea!
I love the idea of layering the ice cubes, I have done this with jelly before but ice never crossed my mind, might give it ago next BBQ/party to use in the punch :)

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[Abigail]

Definitely way better than normal ice cubes! I hate when ice cubes melt and water down my coffee! :)