Description
These fancy apple cider ice cubes instantly elevate any mocktail or cocktail with cozy fall flavor. Each cube is infused with apple cider, fresh fruit, and warm spices — creating a beautiful, aromatic touch as they slowly melt into your drink. Perfect for sparkling water, mocktails, or a spiced old fashioned.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 1/4 cups Apple cider
- 1 Navel Orange, sliced
- 1 Apple, chunked
- 6 Cinnamon sticks
- 6 Star anise
Instructions
- Prepare Tray: Place your 6-cube silicone “old fashioned” mold on a flat tray for stability.
- Add Fruit & Spices: Into each cube compartment, add an orange slice, a few apple pieces, a cinnamon stick piece, and one star anise.
- Pour Cider: Slowly fill each compartment with apple cider, leaving a bit of space at the top for expansion.
- Freeze: Place flat in the freezer for at least 6–8 hours, or overnight.
- Serve: Pop out a cube and add to mocktails, sparkling cider, or your favorite cozy cocktail.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Sparkling Apple Cider Spritz: Add to sparkling water or club soda with rosemary and orange.
- Maple Ginger Mule: Combine with ginger beer, lime, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Cinnamon Bourbon Old Fashioned: Add 2 oz bourbon and orange bitters for a cozy cocktail.
- Apple Prosecco Sparkler: Drop into prosecco for a festive fall sip.