How do you make ice cubes with flowers in them?

To create ice cubes with flowers inside, you'll need to work in layers, freezing the water in stages to suspend the flowers within the ice.

Here's how to do it:

Steps for Making Floral Ice Cubes

1. Prepare Your Materials:

   • Ice cube tray (preferably one that makes large cubes, as they melt slower)
   • Edible flowers (make sure they are safe to consume)
   • Filtered water (to get the clearest ice)

2. Layering Process:

   • First Layer: Fill the ice tray about a quarter of the way with water.
   • Add Flowers: Gently place the flowers facing down into the water. This helps them stay more centered in the finished cube.
   • First Freeze: Put the tray in the freezer until the first layer is frozen solid.
   • Second Layer: Add more water to fill the tray to the halfway point.
   • Second Freeze: Return the tray to the freezer until this layer is also frozen solid.
   • Final Layer: Fill the rest of the tray to the top with water.
   • Final Freeze: Freeze completely.

3. Release the Cubes: Once fully frozen, remove the ice cubes from the tray.

By working in layers, you will prevent the flowers from all floating to the top, instead, they'll be beautifully suspended within the ice.

Step	Description
1	Fill ice tray 1/4 with water.
2	Add flowers facing down.
3	Freeze.
4	Fill ice tray halfway with water.
5	Freeze.
6	Fill the tray to the top with water.
7	Freeze until solid.

Tips:

• Using filtered water will give you clearer ice cubes.
• Choose edible flowers that are safe for consumption.
• Larger ice cube trays are recommended, as the ice will melt slower.