Fresh Flower-Herb Blossom Ice Cubes for Summertime Entertaining

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Fresh Flower-Herb Blossom Ice Cubes for Summertime Entertaining
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Prep

5 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

14 fresh edible flowers ( such as scented geraniums , nasturtiums , violets , rose petals , pansies , lavender , borage , basil , chiv )
1 1/2 cups water , boiled and cooled
ice cube

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Fresh Flower-Herb Blossom Ice Cubes for Summertime Entertaining provide a charming and flavorful touch to any summertime drink or cocktail. The ice cubes are easy to make and require only a few ingredients, including fresh edible flowers like scented geraniums, nasturtiums, violets, rose petals, pansies, lavender, borage, basil, and chives. The ingredients are boiled and cooled before mixing with the flowers to fill ice cube trays. Once frozen, the beautiful flower-herb blossom ice cubes are ready to be added to your favorite beverage, either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, for a refreshing and chic summertime treat.

Instructions

1.Rinse the edible flowers and pat them dry.
2.Place one small flower in each ice cube tray compartment.
3.Gently pour cooled boiled water into each compartment with the flowers.
4.Place the ice cube trays in the freezer until frozen solid, about 4 hours.

PROS

These flower-herb blossom ice cubes add a beautiful touch to any summertime drink or cocktail.

They also add a refreshing touch to plain water.

CONS

The ice cubes may add a slightly bitter taste if too many flowers are used.

It may also be difficult to find edible flowers at some grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These flower-herb blossom ice cubes are not a significant source of nutrients, but they do add a unique flavor to drinks.
Edible flowers have been known to contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

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