There are those who can't resist a good caipirinha or a glass of champagne, and who really prefer to stay in juices, sodas or non-alcoholic drinks? There are still people who confess that whatever the occasion, they really like to drink the traditional water. The fact is, whether it's a more intimate dinner with friends or a big party, drinks can't be left out!
If you are the kind of person who often receives family and friends at home or is simply organizing a celebration that will take place in a few days and you have not defined the drinks menu, you will love the suggestion: how about betting on the flavored ice ?
They can be made with fruits, herbs, spices, essences, always according to your preferences, and serve to add charm and a little taste to your drinks. They can also be placed in the ice bucket to freeze drinks, it looks super chic!
How to make flavored ice?
Making flavored jellies is very simple and allows countless possibilities! Here are 7 ideas you can do at home:
- If you are going to use fruit, simply place the chosen minced fruit in the pan (s) and fill with mineral water, coconut water or even a juice and bring it to the freezer.
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- To make jams with fresh herbs, such as mint and lemon balm, simply sanitize the chosen leaves, mince them, place them in the cup (s) and fill with mineral water, coconut water or juice. and take to the freezer.
- For spice ice such as ginger, simply cut a piece of the root, peel it off and chop it. Then just put the pieces in the pan (s) and fill with mineral water and bring to the freezer.
- To make flowered ice to put on the ice bucket, choose the flower of your choice, place it in the cup (s) and fill with water. Then bring to the freezer.
- To make flower-flavored ice for drinks, buy edible flowers. Put them in the pan (s) and fill with mineral water, coconut water or juice. Then bring to the freezer.
- To make ice flavored with a specific type of juice, prepare the juice normally (with the fruit or pulp itself), place it in the cup (s) and bring to the freezer.
- To make coconut water ice, just distribute it in the cup (s) and bring to the freezer.
With fruits
Ellen Koscianski, event expert at Florianópolis Eventos, gives some fruit ideas that can be put on flavored ice:
- Apple
- Cherry
- Raspberry
- Orange
- Kiwi
- Wait
- Grape
- Strawberry
- Lemon slices
- Pineapple Chunks
- Pieces of watermelon, among other fruits, except bananas.
With leaves and herbs
Below, Ellen also cites leaves / herbs / spices suggestions that can be placed on flavored ice:
- Basil
- Mint
- Lemongrass
- Rosemary (in small quantity as it is very strong)
- Ginger
- Orange or lemon zest
- Melissa
- Vanilla essence or other of your choice.
It is worth mentioning that these are just a few ideas, as there are many ingredients that can be used!
With flowers
For those who want to make ice with flowers, Ellen advises:
- Use wildflowers and roses for a decorative effect;
- For use in beverages, major supermarkets and specialty produce already sell boxes of edible flowers.
Ice-flavored turbine drinks
You liked the idea of flavored ice, but want some tips to combine them as best as possible with the most varied types of drinks ?!
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Ice is very important in most alcoholic beverages, so it can be made from lemon to make a caipirinha, or from kiwi to a sake caipirinha. The flavored ice will be an extra spice in the drinks, dare and try the passion fruit caipirinha with vanilla ice, a very exotic mix. The possibilities are endless, just create and sip the drinks, Ellen points out.
Check out some suggestions below:
Ice for alcoholic beverages
- Caipirinha with Lemon Ice
- Sake Caipirinha with Kiwi Ice
- Passion Fruit Caipirinha with Vanilla Ice
- Peach Vodka with Mango Ice
- Mango vodka with passion fruit ice
- Red Berry Vodka with Strawberry Ice
- Red Berry Vodka with Lemon Ice
- Caipirinha (Lemon) with Mint Essence Ice
- Caipirinha (lime) with mint ice
- Cachaça with grape ice
- Cachaça with passion fruit ice
- Caipirinha (Lemon) with Fennel Ice
- Champagne with ice peach juice
- Champagne with ice of orange juice, mint leaves and gingerbread pieces
- Whiskey with chai ice (Indian tea) and orange drops
- Whiskey with Peach Tea Ice
- Berry ice whiskey (strawberry, blackberry, raspberry)
- Whiskey on Coconut Water Ice
- Mojito with Kiwi Ice
These are just a few ideas, as the possibilities are endless!
Soft drinks ice
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Not only can alcoholic beverages get more beautiful and tasty with flavored ice! Can you add them to your water, soda, juice, tea, non-alcoholic cocktail?
? Flavored ice is a decorative idea for drinks, and it can also be quite refreshing. Experienced adding ice cubes with anise to the water; or in soda lemon ice cubes? will make it even tastier. To innovate, try pineapple juice with apple jellies ?, says Ellen.
Check out these and other ideas below:
- Anise Ice Water
- Coke with lemon ice
- Guarana with orange ice
- Sprite or Soda with Mint Ice
- Pineapple Juice with Apple Ice
- Watermelon juice with mint ice
- Pineapple Juice with Mint Ice
- Grape Juice (Integral) with Mint Ice
- Orange Sprite or Soda
- Iced Green Tea with Orange Peel Zest Ice
- Iced Green Tea with Lemon Peel Zest Ice
- Pineapple Ice Hibiscus Iced Tea
- Iced hibiscus tea with strawberry ice
- Beet Juice with Orange Ice
- Watermelon Juice with Lemon Ice
- Orange Juice with Ginger Ice
- Orange Juice with Basil Ice
- Water with sicilian lemon ice, mint and fennel
- Strawberry Ice Water
- Cherry Ice Water
- Ice water with citrus fruits (orange, pineapple, kiwi, tangerine)
- Water flavored with cucumber and mint ice
- Water flavored with cloves and berries (blueberry, strawberry and raspberry) and mint ice
- Watermelon juice with coconut water ice
The secret is always to use creativity as it is possible to create delicious drinks using flavored ice!
8 ideas to enjoy the ice tray
To make the flavored ice you will need to have at least one ice tray in your home. But know that, despite the popular name, this type of tray, besides making pebbles that freeze your favorite drinks, also has other uses!
Learn about other great ways to use your tray:
1. Iced Coffee
Make your coffee normally (with or without sugar, according to your custom), let it cool and then distribute the liquid in the ice tray, then put in the freezer. After a few hours (when it is already frozen) you can put a square or two inside your glass of milk, it looks amazing!
2. Herbal Olive Oil
Chop your favorite herbs, such as sage, parsley, rosemary, oregano, place them on an ice tray and fill each pan with olive oil, then set to freeze.
3. Chocolate with strawberry
A delicious tip of sweet appetizer! Melt the chocolate, distribute half of it in each pan on the tray. Place one strawberry (or half strawberry, depending on size) inside each pan and top again with chocolate. Then bring to the freezer and wait about an hour to freeze.
4. Tomato Sauce
What to do with what is left of the tomato sauce packaging (tin, box or sachet) after making a pasta?
A good tip is to freeze! To do this, put the sauce on the ice tray and freeze.
5. Fruit Mini Popsicle
Place pieces of banana and strawberry in each tray pan. Top with whole apple juice and place a small chopstick in the middle. Bring to the freezer and wait about an hour to freeze.
6. Wine
This is a good tip for hot days. Just put the wine on the ice tray and bring it to the freezer. After freezing, just serve with your own drink.
7. Watermelon Cubes
Remove the seeds from the watermelon, fill each pan with the fruit and freeze. Then a good tip is to put a cup or two in the lemonade, it is super refreshing.
8. Cabbage Ice
In order not to ruin the bundle of cabbages you bought (and did not use whole), a valuable tip is to turn the cabbage leaves into ice.
To do this, put the leaves in the blender with a minimum amount of water (only to be able to beat). Transfer the contents to the ice tray. Then just use the kale ice stones to make your green juice.
Did you like the tips? In addition to making delicious and delicious flavored ice drinks, you can use your ice tray to do many other delicious things in your home!
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