When the temperatures rise and you need to cool drinks but want to keep them sparkly, I love making these fun edible glitter ice cubes!
They are so simple to make (like under 5 minutes) and will make any drink instantly more festive.
They might be my favorite new party element for always and forever.
We served sparkling champagne and sparkling water during my most recent summer brunch in glasses filled with these glitter ice cubes.
The frozen cubes gave our drinks a festive and sparkly vibe.
They’ll be amazing to use for birthday parties, and in themed colors, can be used for any one of the upcoming holidays.
To make the glitter ice cubes, first make a batch of ice cubes. Once they are completely frozen, tap various colors and textures of edible food glitter onto the ice cubes.
Do not add more water.
Then, re-freeze the ice cubes for a couple of hours to ensure the two substances adhere tightly.
I figured this method out after a failed attempt to add glitter to the unfrozen water. It just ends up dissolving and coloring the water (while not really adding any sparkle).
If the cubes are frozen beforehand, I learned that the glitter will stick right to the bottom. Win!
You’ll be left with a gorgeously hued surprise for serving drinks at your next shindig.
Once the drinks are poured, the ice cubes will melt, and the glitter will become part of your cocktail, adding a little taste of sweet sugar and a massive dose of colorful, sparkly fun!
P.S. Egg ice cubes are always fun for brunch as well.