Heart-Shaped Ice Cubes for Valentine’s Day

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Freeze Time 2

Servings 30 Ice Cubes

1 tablespoon dried rose petals
pinch of dried beet powder optional for added color. Add more as needed for darker shades of pink.
8 ounces water

In a small pan, bring the water to a boil, then remove from the heat. Add in the rose petals and beet powder (if using). Cover the pan with a lid. Let everything steep in the pan for 10 minutes. For fresh rose petals, chop them up a bit and lightly crush them to release the oils.
After steeping for 10 minutes, strain the water into a measuring cup with a spout.
Pour the rose tea into the heart ice cube molds and freeze for 2 hours, or until fully frozen.
Once the ice cubes are fully frozen, pop them out of the tray and store them in a freezer bag. Push all the air out of the bag before returning to the freezer.
Add to your favorite drinks!

Before serving, make sure the glass and all your drink ingredients are chilled. This will help the ice cubes hold their heart shape for longer.

Make sure your rose petals are food grade and free from pesticides or chemicals.

Experiment with other herbs or fruits, like hibiscus, rose hips, or berries to create that pink hue.

*If you don't have beet powder, you could use cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, raspberries, or food coloring.