Wow! You’ve Got to Try These Decorative Ice Cubes

These striking blocks bring a pop of color and a hint of flavor to cocktails, punch, lemonade, or even plain water. It’s a simple make-ahead process; using boiled, filtered water is key to crystal clear cubes. All else is up to your tastes. Mix and match by pairing ingredients like cucumber and mint to chill down a mojito, herbal thyme ice for lemonade, or purple pepper flowers for a spicy gin and tonic. Whether you’re having a few friends over for a casual patio supper or hosting a more formal affair, these ice cubes add a graceful touch to any festive setting.

Blueberry Lime
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 5 to 6 blueberries and 2 to 3 lime curls in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange blueberries and lime curls as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt. 

Strawberry
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 1 strawberry half or 2 to 3 thin vertical strawberry slices in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange berries as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt.

Thyme
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 1 to 2 fresh thyme sprigs in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange thyme as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt.

Lemon
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 1 to 2 thin lemon wheels or 2 to 3 thin lemon slices in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange lemons as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt.

Cucumber Mint
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 1 to 2 thin cucumber slices and 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange cucumbers and mint as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt.

Fresh Flower
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 1 edible flower in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange flowers as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt.

Hibiscus
1.) Bring 3 cups filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat; remove from heat. Pour water into a large heatproof bowl; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or until completely cool.

2.) Arrange 1 wild hibiscus flower jarred in syrup in each compartment of a large ice cube tray (Tovolo King Cube). Pour 1/4 cup cooled water into each compartment, or enough water to fill. Rearrange flowers as desired. Freeze trays 5 to 6 hours or until completely frozen. Remove trays from freezer, and allow to sit at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes to allow frost to melt.