How to Make Floral Ice Cubes for Your Next Party
If you’re hosting anything, from a backyard hangout to a baby shower, you have to try floral ice cubes. Trust me, this is one of those DIYs that looks super fancy but is actually incredibly easy. They take almost no time to make, but they instantly make your setup feel thoughtful, festive, and way more elevated.
I used them in a clear drink tub and they totally stole the show. People were way more excited about the ice than I expected (like, full-on compliments about ice cubes). It’s such a simple touch, but it adds this fun, creative vibe that makes everything feel a little extra special without any real effort.
Here’s how I made them:
I used a mix of dried flowers, real flowers, and even a few fake ones I had lying around. Don’t overthink it! Just grab whatever looks pretty! I stuffed each section of the ice cube tray with petals and blooms, and didn’t worry about making them perfect. For the roses, I found a little trick: if you twist them quickly between your palms, the petals come off super easily. It’s oddly satisfying and made the whole process go faster.
Once your tray is packed with floral goodness, just fill it to the top with water and freeze overnight. No need to get fancy with layers or stages, you just pop it in the freezer and forget it.
One thing to keep in mind: if you’re planning to use these cubes in drinks (like cocktails or lemonade), make sure you’re using edible flowers. Not all flowers are safe to consume, so it’s worth double-checking. But if they’re just for chilling wine bottles or decorating a drink tub, feel free to use any combination of dried, real, or faux.
In the morning, you’ll have the prettiest ice cubes ever, like little frozen flower arrangements. I dumped mine into a clear drink tub with sparkling waters and wine bottles, and they instantly made everything feel so much more fun and festive. You could also pop them into pitchers, a punch bowl, or even individual glasses if you’re going all out. However you use them, they’re guaranteed to make people stop and say, “Wait…did you make these?!”
It’s such a small detail, but it really pulls everything together and makes your setup feel intentional. One of those easy little wins that looks high-effort but takes barely any time at all.
Give it a try and let me know how yours turn out, I’d love to see!
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