Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 navel oranges
- 2 tbsp cloves
- Water – enough to fill cubes halfway
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Thoroughly wash the navel oranges to remove any residue. Using a sharp knife, cut the oranges into thin slices, ensuring they fit comfortably into your ice cube trays.
- Fill Ice Cube Trays: Place one or two orange slices into each compartment of the ice cube tray, depending on the tray size.
- Add Cloves: Sprinkle about half a teaspoon of whole cloves over each orange slice in the compartments, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor.
- Pour Water: Carefully fill each compartment halfway with clean, cold water to allow space for freezing and expansion.
- Freeze: Place the trays in the freezer flat and allow them to freeze completely, which will typically take about 4-6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Use: Once frozen solid, pop the clove orange rose ice cubes out of the trays and add them to your favorite drinks for an aromatic citrus infusion.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic oranges if possible for the best flavor and minimal pesticide residue.
- You can adjust the amount of cloves to taste; more cloves will result in a stronger, spicier aroma.
- These ice cubes are perfect for enhancing iced teas, lemonades, cocktails, or simply water.
- Store any unused cubes in a sealed plastic bag in the freezer to avoid absorbing other freezer odors.
- If you prefer a stronger rose aroma, try adding a few drops of rose water to the water before freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours freezing time
- Category: Beverage Preparation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
