Four savvy ways to create show-stopping drinks with easy ice tricks
CREATE show-stopping drinks with a few easy ice tricks that cost next to nothing.
If you’re hosting friends or family over the bank holiday weekend, jazzing up their tipples is sure to impress.
And you can keep using these methods as the weather warms.
FEELING FRUITY: Chop small slices of orange, lemon or lime and pop in ice cube trays.
Top up with cooled boiled water, which improves the ice cubes’ clarity, then freeze.
Strawberries and blueberries also work well.
BEST BUDS: Create ice cubes containing flowers. You can forage in garden for blooms to use, but check they are not toxic. Dandelions, daisies and lavender work well. Wash them well, pop in an ice cube tray, cover with cooled boiled water, then freeze.
BIGGER IS BETTER: Swanky bars often serve drinks with one large ice cube rather than lots of smaller one. Copy the move for an easy way to impress guests, especially when serving whisky.
Silicone trays for two-inch cubes are £5.99 at Amazon.
SMASHING: Crushed ice looks professional but is easy to make at home.
Pop a load of ice cubes in a processer or mixer and pulse until you have the desired effect. Or wrap cubes in a clean tea towel and pound with a rolling pin.
Mix with squash to create easy slushies for kids, or use for cocktails and mocktails for adults.
SUPER COOL: Frosted glasses are a nice touch for drinks including cocktails and mixers — plus they keep liquid cooler for longer.
Just pop glasses in the freezer for around an hour before serving and you’ll get a thin layer of ice on the outside.
Avoid putting more delicate types, such as crystal or very fine wine glasses, in the freezer.
And make sure glasses are at room temperature and not straight out of the dishwasher to avoid cracking.
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