Why not use a muffin tin to make giant ice cubes? It’s
a fun and easy idea I came across online, and I knew I had to try it.
The result? Not only is it incredibly simple, but it’s also a fantastic way to enhance your pitchers of water, sangria, punch, or iced tea!
Preparing Jumbo Ice Cubes
What’s great about these ice cubes is that you can get creative with the ingredients.
Whether you prefer fruits, herbs, or a combination of both, the possibilities are endless. Here are some ideas for fruits that work well in these ice cubes:
- Lemon, lime, or orange slices
- Berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
- Grapes
- Melon balls
- Mango cubes
- Peach wedges
- Mint
- Thyme.
Steps to Make the Ice Cubes
It’s very easy and can be accomplished following these 4 steps:
- Place the fruits and herbs of your choice into the compartments of a muffin tin.
- Fill each compartment with water.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer until the water is fully frozen.
- Once frozen, remove the ice cubes from the muffin tin and transfer them to a resealable freezer bag for storage.
These giant ice cubes are not only visually appealing but also melt more slowly than smaller ice cubes.
This means your drinks stay colder for longer without diluting the flavors, making them perfect for everything except plain water.
Jumbo Ice Cubes with Fruits or Herbs
Elevate your drinks with these easy-to-make giant fruit and herb ice cubes. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor and a splash of color to your sangria, punch, or water pitchers, these ice cubes are both practical and beautiful.
Ingredients
- Water
- Citrus slices, small fruits, or pitted cherries
Materials
- Muffin tin
Instructions
- Place a slice of lemon, lime, or a few small fruits into each compartment of the muffin tin.
- Fill each compartment with water.
- Freeze until solid.
Notes
Storage: Once the ice cubes are formed, remove them from the tin and place them in a resealable freezer bag before returning them to the freezer. This helps save space and makes it easy to grab an ice cube when needed.
