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DIY Floral Ice Cubes

The 'Design Sponge' Blog Shows How to Spice up Your Summer Drinks

— April 30, 2013 — Lifestyle
The Design Sponge blog showcases how to make the perfect girly summer drinks in seconds. This quick tutorial shows you how to make ice cubes infused with colorful violet petals.

In what is probably the easiest DIY tutorial in the history of crafting, simply collect some dried violet petals and pop them into an ice cube tray with some water. Once your cubes are frozen, the petals will be locked inside and will make the prettiest drink embellishment you've ever seen.

Why not whip up some jam jar cocktails for your friends this summer and amaze them by serving these magically frozen flower petals? For such a quick DIY project, these ice cubes will surely leave a lasting impact on your guests. You can even experiment with different dried flowers to spice things up a bit.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Floral Ice Cubes - Creating ice cubes infused with colorful dried flowers is a popular trend for adding a decorative touch to summer drinks.
2. Girly Summer Drinks - The trend of making visually appealing and refreshing summer drinks using unique and creative ingredients like floral ice cubes caters to a niche audience seeking Instagrammable beverages.
3. Creative Drink Embellishments - The trend of using frozen flower petals as drink embellishments provides an innovative way for bars and restaurants to enhance the presentation and experience of their beverages.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the DIY floral ice cubes trend by offering ready-made kits or premade ice cubes with a variety of dried flowers, targeting consumers looking to elevate their drink experiences.
2. Hospitality and Events - Hotels, restaurants, and event planners can incorporate the trend of girly summer drinks with floral ice cubes into their menus and drink offerings, providing unique and Instagram-worthy options for customers.
3. Craft and DIY - The craft and DIY industry can capitalize on the trend of creative drink embellishments by offering tutorials, workshops, or DIY kits to help individuals create their own unique frozen flower petal drink embellishments at home.
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