Alcoholic ice cubes

If you are like me, you enjoy your adult beverages as cold as possible. You have a number of different options on how to accomplish this, including simply putting your liquor in the freezer for a while before consuming it, dropping in a few ice cubes, or using chilled glasses or special-made freezing stones.

One of my favorite ways, though, is to make alcoholic ice cubes. They do require a bit of lead time, but can be a really fun addition to a summer cocktail. There are a couple of simple rules...

1. Alcohol freezes easiest if it is below 30% (60 proof)
2. Alcohol freezes best in metal ice cube trays. Most people, including myself, do not own these, because it is kindof a ridiculous thing to own, but if you do happen to have some, congrats! You are a step ahead. And apparently have too much money for your own good. Message me for some ideas of what you could do with all that excess cash just laying about.

So, things like wine actually make excellent ice cubes, as wine is low proof, and does freeze easily. Pour some chardonnay in an ice cube tray, pop it in the freezer a few hours, tada, done.

Or, make something a bit more interesting and special.

Try a fresh basic leaf in each cube indent, top with some lemon liquor or lemon-flavored booze of your choice, and maybe a dash of simple syrup. Turn it into a delightful, refreshing gimlet or grown-up iced tea.

Put some melon-flavored rum, watered down just a bit so it freezes, and a couple of blueberries into a tray. Drop the frozen cubes into a glass of sprite to kick it up a notch.

Have some fun with it, and stay cool!

Do you have an idea of a fresh summer drink? Have you made these ice cubes or have a flavor combo that you think would be delicious? Let me know in the comments below!