Cranberry Ice Cubes (How to Make Holiday Ice Cubes)

A pile of cranberry ice cubes sit on a parchment paper lined tray and are garnished with orange slices and fresh rosemary.

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Cranberry Ice Cubes (How to Make Holiday Ice Cubes)

Add a touch of elegance to your holiday parties and events with these cranberry ice cubes that are full of classic Christmas ingredients like fresh cranberry, orange, and rosemary sprigs. They’re a snap to put together and can make your celebration that much more special!

Prep Time5

Freezing8

Total Time8 5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas Cocktails, cranberry, cranberry recipe, orange, rosemary

Servings: cubes

Calories: 7kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

Ice Cube Trays
Measuring Cup

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, straight from the freezer
2 oranges thinly sliced
3 sprigs fresh rosemary divided into small pieces
4 – 5 cups water filtered and steaming from boiling, if possible

Instructions

Place 1 – 3 cranberries in each compartment of the ice cube tray, followed by the orange slices and fresh rosemary.
Fill the trays up halfway with the (steaming, filtered) water, cover the trays and place in freezer for at least four hours, or until frozen solid.
Once frozen solid, top the cubes off with more water, cover, and freeze again until solid (about another four hours).
Serve cranberry ice cubes in your favorite holiday drinks!

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Notes

Ice cubes can be made up to one month in advance and either stored in trays with lids or in a freezer-safe, zip-top bag with all the air squeezed out.

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