Holiday Infused Ice Cubes
These Christmas infused ice cubes sparkle with flavor and color! Fruity, herby ice makes any beverage — from soda to cocktails — merrier.
Festive ice cubes are seriously easy to make and perfect for all your holiday parties and get-togethers.
The holidays are busy enough without adding more stress to your party prep. That’s why these lime, mint, and cranberry ice cubes are a total lifesaver.
You can make them ahead of time, keep them stashed in the freezer, and pull them out when it’s time to wow your guests. Instant party magic!
My teenagers were getting tired of seeing me make all kinds of fancy and delicious cocktails for the adults and nothing for them. So, I decided to get them in on the fun with these fruit and herb-packed festive ice cubes.
Now they drop them into their soda or juice, and it feels like they’ve got their own “mocktail” moment. Parenting win!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These infused ice cubes are the easiest way to add a pop of color and fresh flavor to any drink. They look gorgeous in a glass, work for both mocktails and cocktails, and make even the simplest holiday beverages feel special.
Whether you’re sipping ginger ale, a bubbly mimosa, or even just plain water, these little frozen gems add a touch of sparkle to all your drinks.
What are Infused Ice Cubes?
Infused ice cubes are simply frozen cubes of water that have various fruits and herbs in them. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination!
Simply add these ice cubes to any drink for an instant pop of color and personality! Depending on the ingredients that you use, they can also include a wide variety of flavors.
Why not try them in one of these delicious recipes?!
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- Christmas Keto Cocktail
- Pomegranate Mimosa
- Christmas White Sangria
- Cranberry Simple Syrup
Be sure to check out these 20+ Best Christmas Cocktails too!
How Do You Use Infused Ice?
- Once completely frozen, add the ice to your drink of choice.
- These ice cubes are perfect for making both cocktails and mocktails more festive.
- Drop them in soda, ginger ale, Sprite, or apple juice for the kids.
Variations for Infused Ice
- Experiment with different fruits! Try adding oranges, lemons, apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, raspberries, or blueberries.
- Try using a variety of herbs. Fresh rosemary would be a lovely choice for the holidays.
- Instead of water, make your ice cubes with orange juice, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, or apple juice.
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Some of My Kitchen Essentials for Cocktails
- I love using these mixing pitchers for all of my drinks.
- These silicone spatulas are perfect for mixing and stirring cocktails.
- This Henckel knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- This cocktail muddler is perfect for muddling the lime and mint in mojitos.
Holiday Infused Ice
Ingredients
- Lime, sliced and cut into quarters – For a zesty citrus burst. You could also use a lemon.
- Fresh or frozen cranberries – These tart little berries always look festive and are perfect for the holidays.
- Sprig of fresh mint – A fresh green touch that tastes as good as it looks.
Instructions
1. Cut the lime into small pieces.
2. Grab your favorite ice cube tray or ice cube mold.
I love this awesome spherical ice cube mold, but a regular old ice cube tray works just as well.
3. Place a few fresh cranberries and 2-3 mint leaves into the bottom of each ice cube mold.
4. Layer with about half a slice of lime.
5. Cover the fruit and herbs with the top of the mold.
6. Fill the mold with water and place it in the freezer for at least two hours.
7. Remove the infused ice cubes from the mold and use them in your favorite holiday punch, mocktail, or cocktail!
These ice cubes are seriously fun and easy to make! Total bonus that the kids love them and have started to make them all on their own.
A recipe that even the teenagers can handle — win, win!
Tips and Tricks
- For crystal-clear cubes, boil water first, let it cool, then pour it into your mold.
- Use distilled water if you want your festive ice cubes to look extra fancy.
- Try different fresh herbs like sprigs of rosemary or basil for unique flavor.
- Use grapefruit or orange slices, pear chunks, or pomegranate seeds for variety.
- If you’re making cocktail cubes, freeze juice or add a splash of simple syrup to the water.
- Layer your ingredients carefully so the prettiest parts freeze at the top of the cube.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are infused ice cubes?
They’re just frozen cubes of water, juice, or another liquid with fruits, herbs, or even edible flowers inside. They add flavor and make drinks look amazing.
How long do infused ice cubes last in the freezer?
They’ll stay fresh for up to 2–3 weeks, but for the best flavor and color, use them within a week.
Can I use infused ice cubes in alcohol?
Absolutely! They’re fantastic in vodka, gin, whiskey, or holiday cocktails like a mimosa or spiked holiday punch.
Do I need to use distilled water?
Not required, but distilled water makes your cubes clearer and prettier —perfect for showing off those pomegranate arils, mint leaves, or rosemary sprigs.
What drinks taste best with holiday ice cubes?
Drop them into Sprite, ginger ale, orange juice, or apple juice for the kids — or go grown-up with vodka, gin, or a sparkling holiday beverage.
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Holiday Infused Ice Cubes
Ingredients
- ½ lime sliced and cut into quarters
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
Instructions
- Cut the lime into small pieces.
- Open the silicone ice mold.
- Place a handful of cranberries and 2-3 mint leaves into the bottom of each ice cube mold.
- Layer with about half a slice of cut up lime.
- Cover the fruit and herbs with the top of the mold. Fill the mold with water and place it in the freezer for at least two hours.
- Remove the infused ice cubes from the mold and use them in your favorite drink or cocktail!
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Notes
- I used this awesome spherical ice cube mold, but a regular old ice cube tray works just as well.
- For crystal-clear cubes, boil water first, let it cool, then pour it into your mold.
- Use distilled water if you want your festive ice cubes to look extra fancy.
- Try different fresh herbs like sprigs of rosemary or basil for unique flavor.
- Use grapefruit or orange slices, pear chunks, or pomegranate seeds for variety.
- If you’re making cocktail cubes, freeze juice or add a splash of simple syrup to the water.
- Layer your ingredients carefully so the prettiest parts freeze at the top of the cube.
