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    How To Make Edible Flower Ice Cubes -Decorate Your Drinks

    Published: May 23, 2022 · Modified: Mar 10, 2024 by Chey Mullin · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Learn how to make edible flower ice cubes in ice trays, and enjoy beautifully decorated drinks with blooms from the garden.

    two glasses of decorated drinks with edible flower ice cubes
    enjoy beautifully decorated drinks with edible flower ice cubes

    Edible flower ice cubes will make any cool and refreshing drink so much more exciting. They are the perfect touch to add to any drink during special occasions.

    Add large floral ice cubes to a punch bowl for a beautiful display.

    There are so many different types of edible flowers, all with different sizes, shapes and colours.

    You can choose from what's blooming in the garden, and also are likely find edible flowers at the grocery store or at whole foods.

    Edible flower ice cubes are perfect for brightening up a punch at special gatherings, and making that extra special touch to any occasion.

    closeup of edible flower ice cubes in a glass of sparkling water
    colorful edible flower ice cubes make a perfect special touch
    In This Article: hide
    Safety Considerations For Edible Flowers
    Edible Flower Varieties For Making Ice Cubes
    How To Make Edible Flower Ice Cubes
    How Long Do Flower Ice Cubes Last?
    Where To Buy Edible Flowers For Ice Cubes?
    Conclusion
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    Safety Considerations For Edible Flowers

    It is very important to make sure that your flowers are of the edible kind for this project.

    Some flowers are not edible, and consuming them can make you very sick.

    So make sure that you are safe, and use edible flowers only, when making floral ice cubes.

    Another consideration for safety, is to make sure that any edible flowers from your garden or yard are free from chemicals or animal waste.

    If your neighbours use weed treatment on their lawn for instance, and they are uphill from you, your edible flowers may not be safe to consume.

    make sure that the flowers you use in your ice cubes are the edible kind- a posey of violas, edible blooms

    Edible Flower Varieties For Making Ice Cubes

    Common Edible Flowers

    Not all types of edible flowers will bloom at the same time during the growing the season.

    It is great to have multiple varieties to choose from, that bloom at different times. This will help to vary the colour and texture of edible flowers for use during the entire season.

    It's great to make a list of common edible flowers to grow in your garden, to pick from and use to decorate and eat.

    I have chosen a number of new edible flowers to grow in my own garden this season.

    a bowl of violas for making edible flower ice cubes
    it's great to grow edible flowers to use for different recipes

    Some Easy Edible Flowers That Are Wonderful Choices For Freezing In Ice Cubes

    Annual Bachelor Buttons

    • Annual Bachelor button flowers are bright and appealing, and perfect edible flowers for freezing in ice cubes. They are just the right sized flowers for the standard ice cube tray.
    • These blooms come in a variety colours, with the most popular being a bright cornflower blue.

    Apple Blossoms

    • Only available in spring, apple blossoms not only smell wonderful, but the delicate blossoms look wonderful when frozen in ice.
    • Be careful just to pick a few, as you are giving up potential apples when you pick from these blossoms for your ice cubes.
    crabapple blossoms in bud
    crabapple blossoms in bud

    Basil

    • If you let your basil go to flower, why not use the delicate blooms and small flowers of this aromatic herb in your ice cubes.
    • The basil flowers add a delicate touch to the floral ice cubes.

    Bergamot

    • Another fragrant flower, Bergamot will add wild looking petals to frozen ice.
    • The blooms will be purple or red, and have interesting flower petals.
    bergamot blooms
    bergamot blooms

    Borage

    • I am just starting to grow this sweet blue flowered herb this year. Borage is a great addition to the edible flower collection.

    Calendula

    • The edible blooms of calendula offer a bright pop of orange and are a seasonal favourite.

    Chamomile

    • We grow chamomile for tea, although the flowers are perfect to use in the kitchen.
    • These edible daisy like flowers are like dainty wildflowers in ice.

    Chicory

    • The lavender blue flowers of chicory are magnificent and eye catching, and a fabulous colour to use in your floral ice cubes.
    a purple chicory flower
    chicory has the most beautiful color

    Chives

    • Sweet chive blossoms, with a subtle onion flavour, are perfect flowers to use in ice if you are looking for a savoury flavour.
    • Chives are perennial, and they will keep coming back every year.
    chives on a wooden crate
    chives have great edible blooms

    Clover

    • We all know clover with it's white or pink pompom-like blooms.
    • These edible flowers are whimsical and charming in ice.

    Dame's Rocket

    • Dame's rocket sometimes gets confused with wild phlox. It grows wild in Nova Scotia.
    • If using as an edible, make sure not to collect it at roadsides due to exposure to contaminants from runoff on the roads.
    dame's rocket flowers
    dame's rocket flowers

    Dandelion

    • Another fun spring wildflower or weed, dandelions are actually edible flowers that can be frozen in ice cubes, and also used for other culinary creations, such as making dandelion jelly.
    • Make sure to pick them from a space that is free from chemicals.

    Daylilies

    • Daylilies are also edible flowers.
    • If using these larger flowers in ice cubes, you will likely need to take from smaller blooms, and use the petals rather than the whole flower in your ice cubes.
    • Another option is to use ice cube trays with larger cube compartments.
    colorful daylilies in a bowl
    colorful daylilies in a bowl

    Dill

    • Yellow dill flowers add a herbal touch to your edible flower ice cubes.

    Lavender

    • Lavender flowers are edible, and great to use in the kitchen for decorating cakes and edible flower cookies.
    • Try these lavender blooms in your ice cubes for a pretty design.

    Lilacs

    • I absolutely love using lilac blossoms in the kitchen.
    • These edible blooms can be used in so many ways, and look amazing in ice.
    closeup of purple coloured lilac flowers
    lilac flowers

    Marigolds

    • Marigolds come in many sizes, and grow in warm colours of orange, red and yellow.
    • If growing giant marigolds you will need to break the flowers down to use the petals in your ice cubes.

    Nasturtiums

    • Another warm coloured edible flower, nasturtiums are great to use in floral ice.

    Rosemary

    • Rosemary is another herb to make use of it's flowers, when the plant starts to bloom.

    Spray Roses

    • Tiny rose blooms, or miniature roses and buds are so romantic when used as edible flowers. You can also use separate rose petals.
    • Roses look wonderful in edible flower ice cubes.
    dried spray rose
    dried spray rose

    Sunflowers

    • Sunflowers are another edible bloom that you will need to search for smaller flowers, or use parts of petals in your floral ice.

    Violas and Pansies

    • These are some of my absolute favourites, and some of the best flowers for edible flower ice cubes
    • Each little adorable pansy and viola flower face can make your ice cubes unique and interesting.

    How To Make Edible Flower Ice Cubes

    Use lots of flowers for more impressive results, especially if you are creating larger ice cubes.

    Sometimes smaller ice cube molds will only hold a single flower, and these simpler cubes are just as beautiful as well.

    edible flower ice cubes in a glass of water
    use lots of flowers for more impressive results
    single flower ice cubes with violas
    single flower ice cubes with violas

    Can You Use Dried Flowers In Ice Cubes?

    You can use edible dried flowers in ice cubes, however be very selective.

    Do not use flowers that have been dried with silica gel.

    Use only organic and naturally dried or pressed flowers in your ice cubes.

    Keep in mind that dried flowers can be fragile, and that the flowers may not tolerate the exposure to water as fresh flowers do, so handle them with care.

    a hand holding dried bachelor buttons
    dried bachelor buttons
    dried bachelor button in ice cube tray with water
    dried bachelor button flower in an ice cube tray with water

    Water For Making Edible Flower Ice Cubes

    Distilled water helps to prevent cloudy ice, which can take away from the beauty of the flowers.

    Tap water may also cause the multiple layers of frozen water to be more evident in the cube.

    If you do use tap water or filtered water and notice this effect, try distilled water for a different look and clearer ice.

    Equipment:

    • Ice-cube tray- there are many different sizes and shapes to choose from
    ice cube trays filled with edible flowers
    ice cube trays filled with edible flowers

    Ingredients:

    • Edible flowers
    • Distilled or filtered water
    edible flower buds and blossoms in a beige bowl
    edible flower buds and blossoms

    Directions:

    Making edible flower ice cubes is easy. You will figure out your style as you work with the flowers and decide what works best for you.

    Wash The Flowers

    • Wash the flowers off if you have picked them from the garden. This will remove bugs and dirt from the blooms.
    • If you have picked your flowers from a pot, you may not need to wash them if they are free of dirt and bugs.
    crabapple flower buds getting a rinse
    crabapple flower buds getting a rinse

    Placing The Flowers

    • There are a few ways to place flowers into the ice cube tray, and your options will be dependent on your individual flowers and the size of each compartment.
    • It will also be dependent on the volume of blooms available.
    • For large cubes in larger trays, you will likely want lots of flowers. These can be whole flowers, or even parts of flowers and petals.
    • It all works well.
    • You are creating ice cube art, and the canvas is your own.
    • You can place the water in first, and then add your flowers, or vice versa.
    • If you have petals or parts of flowers, sprinkle the flowers into the ice cube compartment.
    • You may notice that some of the flowers float to the top. That's okay, just push them down so that they are covered with water.
    • If you have whole flowers, it's a nice look to place the first flowers in face first, and then the last flowers face up, for good aesthetics.
    flowers in an ice cube tray
    if some flowers float to the top, just push them back into the water
    violas face down in an ice cube tray
    violas face down in an ice cube tray

    Creating Layers Of Flowers

    • For larger cubes, the flowers can be laid in layers for a suspended look, with each individual layer frozen before the next layer is created.
    • When creating layers, make sure to only partly fill the compartment with water, depending in the number of layers you will be making.
    • If making three layers for instance, fill the cube spaces ⅓ of the way for each layer made.
    • When working with multi layers, the best way to create a crystal clear cube without much evidence of the layered process, is to use distilled water.
    • Once the cubes are filled, or each layer is completed, place in the freezer for up to six hours. You can even leave them overnight.
    • Repeat the same process with each layer.
    • After freezing the first layer, work on the next layer, with more flowers and more water.
    • Work quickly to prevent the first layer from melting and dislodging flowers. If this does happen, all is not lost.
    • Just push the flowers back down into the water.
    a hand holding an ice cube full of edible flowers
    creating in layers helps to fill the ice cubes full of flowers
    ice cubes full of edible flowers
    ice cubes full of edible flowers

    Freezing The Floral Ice Cubes

    • The freezing time of the ice cubes will be dependent on the size of the ice cube tray and the volume of the water, and as well the size of the layers inside the cubes.
    • Freezing can occur anywhere from several to six hours, and even overnight.

    Removing The Ice Cubes From The Tray

    • Removing the ice cubes is so much fun.
    • It's like the big reveal of your floral art.
    • You never actually know what the edible flower ice cubes will look like until they are released from the tray.
    a dandelion ice cube
    a dandelion ice cube
    dandelion ice cubes in sparkling water
    dandelion ice cubes in sparkling water

    How Long Do Flower Ice Cubes Last?

    For best results, and to keep your floral ice cubes fresh, use them up within several weeks of creation.

    Where To Buy Edible Flowers For Ice Cubes?

    Edible flowers can be purchased at many grocery stores, farmers markets, and whole food markets.

    When purchasing edible flowers, always make sure to buy organic edible flowers.

    viola flowers against a green blurred background
    if buying edible flowers, make sure that they are organic

    Conclusion

    Edible flowers help to make the most beautiful ice cubes. What a charming and colorful way to dress up any cocktail or summer drink.

    a hand holding a viola in front of an ice cube tray with edible flowers
    edible flowers make the most beautiful ice cubes

    Add them to iced tea on a hot summer day for an elegant touch.

    You can also add fresh berries, mint leaves, or fresh lemon zest to your ice cubes, sprinkling these ingredients in with the flowers.

    Floral ice cubes are the perfect touch for any special event, such as a wedding shower or a baby shower. They are a great way to make people feel extra special, with beautiful flower pieces in their sparking drinks.

    Making edible flower ice cubes is so simple, and yet the end results are absolutely stunning.

    Make sure to have fun and be creative. You can use the floral ice cubes in any way you want.

    have fun and be creative

    Have you ever made edible flower ice cubes? Be sure to leave a comment below to share your experience!

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    About Chey Mullin

    Chey Mullin is an experienced gardener and flower farmer, growing in zone 5b, Nova Scotia, Canada. A practicing gardener for over 30 years, she retired from a career in nursing to grow flowers on a larger scale. A hybridizer of daylilies and daylily seeds for over 15 years, you can find her under the handle "Maya"on the Lily Auction. Cheyanne is the seed planter, seed collector, flower grower, bouquet maker, photographer and voice behind Farmhouse and Blooms, a gardening blog that teaches about growing flowers for the garden and cut flowers. You can also find Farmhouse & Blooms on the Farmer-Florist Collective in the Floret Directory!

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    1. Becky

      May 24, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      Hi just bought calla lily's. I also grow begonia bulbs. In the winter I put my begonia bulbs in cold storage (an old refridgerator at the proper temperature). Can these calla lily's go in to cold storage as well.

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      • cheyanne

        May 24, 2022 at 4:07 pm

        Thanks for the comment. Yes the calla lilies can be stored in a cold unheated area, even a cool room will work well. If storing in the fridge just make sure that they don't freeze, or get nipped by frost. If they start to sprout in storage it's okay to keep them in that state until you are ready to plant.

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