Learn to use silicone molds to make fondant rose cupcake toppers HERE at Little Sugar Tops. I love this idea of crafting with silicone molds, as it opens so many possibilities. Check out the link at Little Sugar Tops for a silicone mold resource and check out the Little Sugar Tops etsy shop full of cute li’l toppers.
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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.
Yeah I’d be sticking gummy in that too. 😀
In fact, discussing my propensity for putting gummy into the wrong molds prompted this post with its accompanying highly ultra-wrong piccy: http://www.eat-the-evidence.com/2011/08/21/gummy-and-gumpaste-wrongness/
Just went to you blog. You made that Wolverine cake!?!?!? I loved that one!!! I kept staring at it at the show. All the details. I hope to participate on the next one for the first time.
Who me, obsessed with Wolverine? Um…yeah that was me. 😀
You should totally go for it this year! The theme is Renaissance, which can be anything from castles and ren-faire type stuff to classic architecture.
I have sworn off doing show cakes for at least a few years…it’s a great challenge but a lot of work and my poor family is sick of having to stay out of the kitchen for two months! So I’m just doing some divisional work this time around.