How to Create Edible Infused Floral & Herb Ice Cubes for Refreshing Cocktails and Parties

These pretty little edible floral/herb ice cubes are perfect for summer parties or cocktails. They look great floating in a glass of lemonade or sparkling wine. And since they come in such a variety of colors and arrangements, you can make sure to make ones that match your party theme perfectly.

The best part about making these ice cubes is that they don’t require much effort and are super simple to prepare. All you’ll need is some fresh flowers, herbs or fruit, and an ice cube tray. You can even add a few drops of food coloring for extra fun.

These herbal and floral ice cubes aren’t just for looking pretty though, they actually do something useful. They add flavor to drinks without adding calories, which makes them perfect for those who like to keep things healthy. 

What flowers are safe to eat?

Listed below are some of the most common and easily obtained edible flowers. This is not an extensive list, but it will give you a good starting point!

COMMON EDIBLE FLOWERS:

• Pansies
• Violas
• Micro Marigold
• Micro Dianthus
• Chamomile
• Dandelions
• Fennel
• Cucumber florets
• Squash florets
• Dried lavender
• Dried rose petals

How to make edible infused ice cubes

Freezing edible flowers is the easiest way to preserve them for cocktail making or non-alcoholic beverages. However, it does require some preparation. So, here we go.

WHATS YOU’LL NEED:

• Ice cube trays
•  Water-You’ll need about 2 cups of water per batch
•  Flowers/herbs or fruit of your choice

Guide To Making Edible Flower/Herb Ice Cubes

Step 1 – Add a very small amount of cold water into each ice cube mould.

Step 2 – Place the flower/herb inside each mould, making sure there are no air bubbles left behind.

Step 3 – Freeze for 20 minutes.

Tip: Fill the ice cube tray halfway with water, add in flowers or herbs, and then freeze. After frozen, cover them with more water and freeze again. Doing this in two steps prevents the flowers or herbs from floating to the top of the water before the ice cubes freeze.

Edible Infused Floral Herb Ice Cubes

Print Recipe

Create visually stunning Edible Infused Floral & Herb Ice Cubes for refreshing summer drinks. Infuse flavors without calories and elevate your parties with these elegant creations.

Instructions

• Step 1 – Add a very small amount of cold water into each ice cube mould.
• Step 2 – Place the flower/herb inside each mould, making sure there are no air bubbles left behind.
• Step 3 – Freeze for 20 minutes.

Notes

Tip: Fill the ice cube tray halfway with water, add in flowers or herbs, and then freeze. After frozen, cover them with more water and freeze again. Doing this in two steps prevents the flowers or herbs from floating to the top of the water before the ice cubes freeze.