As I sit here in the coffee shop (my power is out and my kid’s at school) awaiting the flakes of snow foretold by my local weather guy, I feel these lovely snowball cupcakes from TidyMom are quite fitting. Perhaps I should suggest to the barista that Starbucks start carrying these snowy wonders. Find the how-tos HERE at TidyMom. And look, she also made these cutie snowman cupcakes as inspired by these from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen (that I posted about here, small world!)
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10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne

Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.
Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your kitchen into a full cocktail bar, flavoured ice cubes are a beautiful, simple upgrade.
They melt slowly, add subtle flavour, and make your glass look like something you’d order in a rooftop bar — except you’re probably standing in your kitchen, still wearing comfy pants, hiding from the dog who’s trying to steal the cheese board. Relatable.
And the best part? You can freeze these weeks ahead, so when guests arrive (or when you finally collapse after a long day), all you have to do is drop in a cube and top it with Champagne.
Here are 10 elegant Champagne-friendly ice cubes, each designed to add colour and sophistication to your favourite bottle.
1. Classic Strawberry Champagne Cube (Blush Pink)
Per cube:
• 1–2 strawberry slices
• 1 rose petal (optional)
• Fill with water
Adds a soft pink blush and gentle berry sweetness.
2. Lemon Twist Sparkle Cube (Bright Gold)
Per cube:
• A curl of lemon peel
• 1 tiny lemon segment
• Fill with sparkling water
Brightens up drier Champagnes and adds brunch-energy sparkle.
3. Pear + Vanilla Luxe Cube (Creamy White)
Per cube:
• 1 pear slice
• A sliver of vanilla bean
• Fill with water
Soft, elegant, and perfect for cosy winter evenings.
4. Raspberry + Elderflower Blush Cube (Romantic Pink)
Per cube:
• 2 raspberries
• ½ tsp elderflower cordial
• Fill with water
Adds subtle sweetness and makes a stunning brunch cocktail.
5. Blood Orange Sunset Cube (Vibrant Orange)
Per cube:
• 1 thin slice blood orange
• Fill with water
Turns budget bubbles into a chic citrus cocktail.
6. Lavender Champagne Serenity Cube (Soft Violet)
Per cube:
• Pinch of culinary lavender
• 1 piece lemon peel
• Fill with water or cooled chamomile tea
Smells like a spa, tastes like a holiday.
7. Blackberry + Mint Celebration Cube (Deep Purple)
Per cube:
• 2 blackberries
• 1 mint leaf
• Fill with water
Gives Champagne a jewel-tone glow.
8. Edible Gold Rose Cube (Luxury Gold + Pink)
Per cube:
• 1 small edible rose petal
• Pinch of edible gold dust
• Fill with water
If “Champagne but make it fancy” had a mascot, it would be this.
9. Grapefruit + Rosemary Chic Cube (Coral + Green)
Per cube:
• 1 small grapefruit segment
• 1 rosemary tip
• Fill with water
For those who like a more grown-up, botanical sparkle.
10. Lychee + Lime Exotic Cube (Soft White + Green)
Per cube:
• 1 canned lychee (halved)
• A tiny lime twist
• Fill with water
Light, fresh, and beautifully aromatic — perfect for summer Champagne.
Hosting Hack: The Champagne Cube Bar
Arrange bowls of colourful cubes on a platter beside the chilled bottle, and let guests build their own glass. It’s simple, stunning, and makes even a casual gathering feel like New Year’s Eve.
Make-Ahead Note
These cubes freeze beautifully for at least a month, so they’re a brilliant little “do it now, enjoy it later” trick — especially helpful when life gets busy and you still want a touch of sparkle.
My Favourite Amazon Ice Cube Trays
I’ve tried cheap trays, weird silicone ones that smell like the cupboard, and everything in between. These are the ones that never leave my freezer, especially in December:
Large Square Cocktail Ice Tray – perfect for rosemary sprigs, citrus slices, and whole cranberries.
Sphere Ice Mold for Festive Cocktail Balls – this makes those gorgeous big cocktail spheres that look so elegant in champagne coupes or gin glasses.
Jumbo Ice Cube Tray With Lid – great when you’re prepping for a party and don’t want your ice smelling like last week’s leftovers. I love the ones with the lids as I can stack them and make bulk batches, but putting the lid on does mean you can’t have sprigs sticking out. So I mix and match.
For something a little extra special , I have this rose mold and love it.
These dried flowers are also great for popping into drinks- Dried ones mean you can buy them ahead of time , ready to go.
Use whatever shape suits your drink style — cubes feel classic, spheres feel bougie, and no one is mad either way.

LOVE TidyMom….LOVE these cupcakes!
These cupcakes are so cute! I’m so glad you decided to feature them. TidyMom and the Cookbook Queen are two of my favorite bloggers. 🙂
These cupcakes look soooo good! I plan on making the snowball ones this week 🙂
xoxo
Jen
Thanks so much Meahgan! These were certainly fitting this week with all the snow everyone is getting
They really DO look like snowballs!
Love these! Cheryl always makes the cutest things!
SO cute!!! My kids would be super excited if I made cupcakes like these. So clever and not too difficult. Thank you for sharing!
Love these! Cheryl is so creative!