Frozen Flowers for Your Patio Drinks

Here’s the basic process:

1. Start with small flowers (or individual petals of large flowers) that you know FOR SURE are safe to eat. Choose from the list below, then wash and dry each one carefully.
2. Fill your ice cube tray halfway with water, then add one item to each spot. Freeze just until the flower is held firmly in position.
3. Fill the tray the rest of the way, and freeze until solid.
4. If you’re not using them today or tomorrow, remove the cubes from the tray and store in a freezer bag until the party.

Why a two-step freezing? Because if you fill the trays completely and then add the flowers, the flowers will float to the top and the petals will suffer freezer burn.