Hey Amy!

My girlfriend Robin got me a fabulous book a few years ago called Highballs High Heels.  It says it’s a girls guide to the art of cocktails.  It has plenty of recipes that I will share with you here.  Today I am going to share a great idea for your next cocktail party–make creative and sassy ice cubes.  The book lists several variations on cubes that you pick according to what cocktails you are serving.  I love these suggestions and best of all, I can make them days in advance so I have one less thing to do the day of the big event!

Ingredients:

quality water
your choice of the ingredient to float in the center (see below)

Fill each cubicle of the tray half full of water.  Place in freezer until partially frozen, about 1 1/2 hours.  Remove from freezer and place chosen ingredient in the center of each cube.  Cover the cubes with enough water to fill the tray.  Freeze for at least 7 hours or overnight.

Options:

Berry–blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries are delicious in daiquiris, lemonade or iced tea.
Cherry–pit cherries before using.  If they are enormous, half.
Chili Pepper–dried red or green pepper add a kick to coke based drinks.
Citrus–a slice of lemon, orange, lime peel is perfect for any citrus, soda or tonic drink.
Coffee–substitute coffee for water in the cube preparation.  Add a chocolate covered espresso bean in the center.
Cucumber–a quarter slice of cucumber inside the cube is perfect for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Use your imagination when makiing your ice.  And let me know what you create!

xo–me

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