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Mixed Drinks and Cocktails Recipes Valentine's Day

Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes

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Citrus, berries, and, depending on your choice of wine, a little pear and a little peach, come together for a bit of paradise. Easy to make and even easier to savor, these Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes won’t water down your drink as they melt. In fact, the drink just gets better!

Wine in a drinking glass with wine-fruit ice cubes.

Growing up, Mom, Gramp, The Gram, aunts, uncles, and cousins went BIG or went home for gatherings. During the summers, we boated on the lake, stayed in cheap motels, lit fireworks when we thought no one was looking because it was illegal at the time, and ate and drank like it was our job. One summer, I began to wonder, What’s something thirst-quenching and refreshing the adults could enjoy on the 4th? What would cut through heat and humidity and be bright and colorful? What would pair well with windblown hair and sand-covered skin? That’s when it dawned on me. Frozen wine ice cubes, with fruit no less. And that’s how these Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes were born, Spiriteds.

Wine in a drinking glass with wine-fruit ice cubes.

Now we enjoy them throughout the year. And whether it’s Raspberry Lime Daiquiri Popsicles or Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes or a bucket of fried chicken (that was The Gram) or a bag of Ruffles potato chips (that was Mom) or 37 cans of Coke for everyone to enjoy (also The Gram), I gotta hand it to my family. They knew (and still know) how to do the holidays. That is if holidays are about getting together and letting go of worries for a day or two.

So let’s make some, shall we?

Wine in drinking glasses with wine-flavored fruit ice cubes.

Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes ingredients

The ingredient list is super-short. oh, and don’t forget to play around with different wine varieties, if you so desire, to find the flavors you LOVE best.

  • Frozen fruit. I chose all-natural frozen berries and found the smaller berries (blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries) worked easiest. However, if you halve them or have trays or moulds large enough, then strawberries are a delicious addition to this recipe.
  • Wine. My love affair with Winking Owl wines, an Aldi brand (and not a paid mention), continues. So I played around with their sweeter wines simply because I prefer sweet over dry, unless I have a steak nearby. But you can work with just about any wine or champagne you desire.

Non-alcoholic variation: Thinking on the fly here, if you want a non-alcoholic version, or maybe one the kids can enjoy, too, then replace the wine with lemonade or limeade. Then add it to your fave non-alcoholic beverage.

Wine in a drinking glass with wine-fruit ice cubes.

How to make Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes

The key to making Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes is to first add the frozen fruit to the empty ice cube trays first. Then add the wine. And leave enough room in the slots for expansion and enough time for the mixture to freeze (approximately 4 hours). Also note, the consistency won’t be the same as regular ice cubes. These Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes will be a slushy-solid consistency and should be firm enough to pry out of the tray (I use a table knife).

May I also suggest a few spoons for your Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes once they melt? Fruity deliciousness is at your fingertips, and nothing but a spoon will do. This recipe just keeps on giving. Frozen or thawed, your taste buds will be wowed.

Confession #12958634. While photographing these one time…you know what happened next…I reached for my glass of water sitting by itself on the counter with just a slurp left. Oops. Not water. Nope, that would be the extra wine that didn’t fit in the glass. Such a delightful mistake.

Wine in a drinking glass with wine-fruit ice cubes.

More mixed drinks and cocktails!

If you are in the mood for mixed drinks and cocktails for parties or date night in, then peep your eyes on these tasty recipes!

  • Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktail
  • Cherry Lime Champagne Cocktail
  • Simple Sorbet au Champagne
  • Mulled Wine
  • Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas

Take care, Spiriteds. I’m glad you’re here! ❤️

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Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes

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Citrus, berries, and, depending on your choice of wine, a little pear and a little peach, come together for a bit of paradise. Easy to make and even easier to savor, these Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes won’t water down your drink as they melt. In fact, the drink just gets better!

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 mins
  • Yield: approximately 32 ice cubes 1x
  • Category: Mixed Drinks and Cocktails
  • Method: Freezer
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle of wine
  • 1 12 ounce bag frozen berries

Instructions

  1. Scoop frozen fruit into ice cube trays and then pour wine into each slot about 3/4 full. Freeze the ice cubes for at least 4 hours.
  2. When ready to serve, gently remove the ice cubes from their slots using a table knife and transfer them carefully to drinking glasses. Pour wine into the glasses and serve.
  3. Cover remaining Wine-Flavored Fruit Ice Cubes and store in freezer for about 1-2 days.

Notes

  • Please note that yield will vary depending on size of ice cube trays.
  • I always work with two bottles – one for making the ice cubes and the other for pouring into the glasses. You can use two bottles of the same wine or mix and match as desired.

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