So how do you make these excellent party favors?

Step 1: Boil the water

You want to make sure you have a clear ice cube for optimal effect,so use filtered, boiled water. This will prevent imperfections in the ice. Once you’ve boiled the water let it cool completely (we’re not trying to cook anything here).

Step 2: Prepare your infusing items

Cut the fruit into small pieces so they will fit into an ice cube tray. You can use any size of cubes, just make sure your fruit is small enough to fit and freeze in the water.

Step 3: Combine the water and fruit in the tray

Pour your cooled water into the ice cube tray, leaving some space at the top. Add the fruit and freeze! Wait a couple hours for the ice to freeze (the time needed will depend on the temperature of your freezer and the size of the ice cubes), and enjoy at your next party!

You can add any kind of fruit, herb or flavoring to the cubes depending on what kind of cocktails you are making.

Why not try some lemon zest infused ice cubes to add to gin and tonic? Or lime zest for margaritas on the rocks.

You could add basil and grapefruit infused cubes to add a fresh flavor to a classic martini.

Add a coffee bean to each cube for your espresso martinis.

Blueberries or strawberries would be great in any vodka drink.

Experiment with your own combinations, sizes of fruit and mixes for the perfect garnish to your cocktails.

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Step 1: Choose your flavors

Decide what kinds of flavors you want to achieve. Are you looking for something sweet or spicy? Some good options are: pear, vanilla, chili pepper, mango, lemon peel, green tea, strawberry, basil, grapefruit, or apple. Don’t be afraid to combine different flavors to make a truly unique vodka. Why not mix strawberry and vanilla for a strawberry shortcake vodka?

Step 2: Choose a Vodka

You don’t need a top shelf brand of vodka, but you don’t want the cheapest bottle either. You want something of solid quality (so the flavor isn’t distracting from your beautiful infusion) like an Absolut or Smirnoff.

Step 3: Prepare the Ingredients

Chop up your fruit, or gather your spices. If you are using fruit you will want about 15 oz of fruit (2 apples worth) for a bottle of vodka. Cut the fruit to increase the surface area touching the vodka.

Place the fruit in a container, mason jars work well.

Step 4: Add the Vodka

Pour your vodka over the fruit, and stir it so all the fruit comes in contact with the vodka.

Step 5: Wait

Leave the infusion somewhere safe and dark for a few days. Depending on the infusion and how strong you want it you can leave it for 2 days to a week. Keep an eye on it throughout the week, you can always taste it to see how the flavor is coming along.

Step 6: Strain the Fruit

Now that the vodka has the perfect flavor you are ready to strain it. Use a regular kitchen strainer for most fruits, or if you used fine herbs you can use a cheesecloth or even a coffee filter. Make sure you strain it so that you keep the desired flavor.

Step 7: Enjoy!

You are ready to make your own cocktails or sip your infused vodka on ice. Enjoy!

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