Holiday Punch Ice Cubes (Print-Friendly Version)
Vibrant ice cubes with pomegranate, cranberries, orange, and herbs add color and taste to your festive drinks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Herbs
01 -
3 large sprigs fresh rosemary, cut into 4 cm pieces
→ Fruit
02 -
1 small orange, cut into 2.5 cm wedges
03 -
180 g fresh cranberries
→ Spices (optional)
04 -
17 g star anise pods
→ Liquids
05 -
480 ml pomegranate juice
# How to Make It:
01 -
Arrange rosemary sprigs, orange wedges, star anise pods (if using), and cranberries evenly into two silicone ice cube trays, filling each mold three-quarters full.
02 -
Pour pomegranate juice into each mold until full, ensuring all ingredients are submerged as much as possible.
03 -
Freeze trays in a single layer until solid, a minimum of 8 hours up to 1 month for best results.
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Remove ice cubes from trays and add them to beverages as desired.
# Additional Tips:
01 -
Silicone trays with lids facilitate easy removal and stacking but are not necessary.
02 -
If fresh cranberries are unavailable, frozen cranberries can be used instead.
03 -
Substitute orange slices with lemon or lime slices for a tangier flavor.
04 -
Keep rosemary sprigs intact with stems to avoid herb fragments in drinks.