Heart Shaped Fancy Ice Cubes for Valentine’s Day
A tiny detail that makes drinks feel extra special 💕
Picture this… your doorbell rings and your ladies arrive. They spill in the front door where a bottle of sparkling rosé is already popped, glasses set out, and an ice bucket filled with the cutest heart-shaped ice cubes. Or, your hubby gets home from work and you celebrate over a nice dinner with some sparkling grape juice and these fun ice cubes that delight your kiddos. No matter how you celebrate, these HEART SHAPED FANCY ICE CUBES are a simple, fun way to dress up Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day drinks!
If you love a low-effort way to make ordinary food and drink feel special, like I do, try making these festive ice cubes. All you need is water, a few sour gummy hearts (or any hard candy you love), and a heart ice cube mold (which is actually a donut mold for baking). They’re playful, pretty, and a great way to instantly elevate champagne, prosecco or even sparkling water or soda.
Why You’ll Love These Fun Ice Cubes
- So easy – no cooking or measuring.
- Look stunning with minimal effort.
- Perfect for hosting a Galentine’s night or a cozy date at home.
- Customizable with different candies, fruit pieces or herbs. You can also use juice instead of water.
How to Make Heart Ice Cubes
Equipment
- Heart shaped ice cube mold. Silicone molds are the easiest to pop out the ice cubes.
- Cookie sheet
Key Ingredients
- Gummy hearts, or any hard candy you love. Avoid candy that will melt or dissolve, like chocolates or conversation hearts.
- Water
- Prosecco, champagne, or any bubbly water or soda (like Poppi).
Directions
- If using a silicone ice cube mold, place it on a cookie sheet for easy transfer into the freezer.
- Put several candies inside each heart mold.
- Fill the molds with water, just enough to fill the molds without spilling over.
- Freeze for 5-6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Gently pop out the ice cubes and serve!
Variations & Easy Swaps
Swap the candy: If you don’t want to use candy, you can use fruit pieces or berries, edible flowers or herbs. The options are endless!
Pop of color: Use a drop of pink or red food coloring in the water for colorful ice cubes.
Make it extra fancy: Add a few sprinkles of edible glitter to each ice cube mold.
Add a garnish: Garnish the glasses with fresh herbs and fruit, like sprigs of rosemary or orange slices, when serving for an added upgrade!
How to Use & Serve
- Place the ice cubes into a coupe or wine glass.
- Top with prosecco or champagne for an easy Valentine’s Day cocktail.
- For a non-alcoholic version, top with sparkling water, sparkling white grape juice or a clear soda.
Final Thoughts
Keep a tray of these fun ice cubes for cocktails in the freezer and pull them out right before guests arrive. It’s one of those little details that make hosting feel thoughtful – without zero extra stress!
These decorative ice cubes are an easy Valentine’s Day drink upgrade. With just water and a few candies, they make a simple drink feel next level for any special occasion or holiday season!
Heart Shaped Fancy Ice Cubes for Valentine’s Day
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- If using a silicone ice cube mold, place it on a cookie sheet for easy transfer into the freezer.
- Put several candies inside each heart mold.
- Fill the molds with water, just enough to fill the molds without spilling over.
- Freeze for 5-6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Gently pop out the ice cubes and serve!
Notes
- If you don’t want to use candy, you can use fruit pieces or berries, edible flowers or herbs. The options are endless!
- Use a drop of pink or red food coloring in the water for colorful ice cubes.
- Add a few sprinkles of edible glitter to each ice cube mold for a fancy touch.
- Garnish the glasses with fresh herbs or fruit, like a sprig of rosemary or an orange slice, when serving for an added upgrade!
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