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Cranberry Ice Wreaths

These cranberry ice wreaths are the prettiest ice for cocktails and mocktails, made with fresh cranberries, rosemary, and apple cider or juice. A simple hosting detail that makes a big impact.
Course Drinks

Equipment

  • donut pan

Ingredients

  • fresh cranberries
  • fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Apple Cider ((or cranberry juice, orange juice, plain water, or other liquid of choice))

Instructions

  • Place a donut pan on a flat surface that will fit in your freezer.
  • Add fresh cranberries to each well of the donut pan, spacing them evenly.
  • Tuck small sprigs of fresh rosemary in between the cranberries.
  • Slowly pour apple cider (or liquid of choice) into each well until just full.
  • Carefully transfer the pan to the freezer and freeze until completely solid, at least 4–6 hours or overnight.
  • Once frozen, let the pan sit at room temperature for a few minutes, then gently pop the ice wreaths out.
  • Place one ice wreath into a cocktail or mocktail glass and pour your drink over it.