Floral Ice Cubes
An easy (& pretty) entertaining hack...
Don’t let the summer fade without creating these - a wonderfully easy and pretty crowd pleaser…
Flowery ice cubes are simple and inexpensive to make and instantly add pizazz to any party. You can buy edible flowers readily these days, but you can probably find some for yourself growing in the garden or on a windowsill. Make sure the flowers you use are definitely edible before you begin and that they haven’t been sprayed with any chemicals.
To keep the ice cubes clear and cloud-free you need to work in layers because this cuts out the air bubbles and impurities, which is what causes cloudiness.
The following garden flowers are all safe to use:
Alpine pinks (Dianthus alpinus)
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)
Daisy (Bellis perennis)
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
English lavender (Lavandula augistifolia)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Marigold (Calendula affficinalis)
Primrose (Primula vulgaris)
Rose (Rosa)
Sunflower (Helianthus annus)
Sweet violet (Viola adorata)
What you’ll need:
Large ice-cube tray - preferably silicone for easy access
Diluted water (water that has been boiled and then cooled)
Edible flowers
Fill the ice-cube trays a quarter of the way up with distilled water. Add the flowers face down and freeze.
Add some more water to reach the half-way mark and freeze again.
Fill to the top and freeze for the last time.
Taken from The Wild Journal - A Year of Nurturing Yourself Through Nature by Willow Crossley, available to purchase here.
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