{"id":788,"date":"2017-10-12T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/journal.bohemiantraders.com\/?p=788"},"modified":"2023-01-04T12:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T01:08:33","slug":"bohemian-traders-loves-floral-ice-cubes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.bohemiantraders.com\/?p=788","title":{"rendered":"Bohemian Traders Loves \/\/ Floral Ice Cubes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spring is in full swing and to celebrate the occasion Bohemian Traders have picked the last of our winter blooms to put together a sweet DIY for you. Freezing flowers in ice is the perfect finishing touch to a spring or summer soiree, and with a myriad of edible flowers to choose from you may not have to venture far from your own garden.<\/p>\n

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Using edible flowers to make delicate and beautiful ice cubes is a great way to decorate glasses and add a pop of colour to your event. Before you begin it’s important to know what flowers are considered edible – there are many lists available on the internet but some of our favourite edible flowers are:<\/p>\n

Orchids – <\/strong>Available all year round orchids have a fresh and crisp flavour.<\/p>\n

Pansies –<\/strong> Best available through the cooler months of Autumn to Spring pansies have a slightly grassy taste.<\/p>\n

Marigold –<\/strong> With a tangy citrus flavour marigolds are available throughout Autumn to Spring.<\/p>\n

Lavender –<\/strong> Available all year round, the sweet taste of lavender is one that has been used often.<\/p>\n

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What you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ice cube tray – the larger the ice cube tray the longer your ice cubes will last.<\/p>\n

Edible flowers – your choice of flower.<\/p>\n

Water – for the best way of achieving clear ice cubes, see our tips below.<\/p>\n

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Tips and tricks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the best results try using larger ice cube trays – you can choose to use silicone molds, to make releasing the ice a breeze.<\/p>\n

To achieve clearer ice, try using processed distilled water. This should prevent imperfections such as bubbles and cracks.<\/p>\n

In order to suspend the flowers in the ice fill your tray in layers, freezing in between.<\/p>\n

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Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Prepare water.\n
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    • Bring water to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, then allow it to cool completely before freezing.<\/li>\n
    • If you are not using distilled water, decant water into a jug or carafe for ease of pouring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Fill each of the molds in the ice cube tray 1\/4 of the way, placing a flower face down into the water and place in freezer for 1-2 hours (or until solid).<\/li>\n
    • Remove the ice cube tray from the freezer and fill to half way, placing another flower in the mold. Freeze for a further 1-2 hours (or until solid).<\/li>\n
    • Remove the ice cube tray from the freezer and fill the remaining space in the molds. Freeze for 3-4 hours, or until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Once they are set, serve your ice cubes in sweet vintage glasses with your choice of beverage.<\/p>\n

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      Although this is not the quickest of processes, it is a great way to add a pop of colour to your soiree’s this spring, or a simple and fun DIY to complete with your children.<\/p>\n

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