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These festive cranberry ACV ice cubes turn any sparkling drink into a tangy, fruity holiday mocktail with zero effort. They melt into the glass and release layers of citrus, spice, and berry flavor as you sip!

A glass of red cocktail garnished with orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon stick, and star anise, with a candle, cranberries, and rosemary on a wooden surface.
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I love keeping a tray of these in the freezer because they make impromptu holiday hosting feel effortless. The apple cider vinegar gives the drink a bright, crisp backbone, the cranberry juice adds natural sweetness, and the spices bloom as the cubes melt.

Ice cubes infused with cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and herbs, arranged in a tray with a lit candle and apple cider vinegar bottle in the background.
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Holiday Mocktail Ice Cubes

By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 large ice cubes
These are my secret weapon for last-minute hosting. They look fancy, taste bright and cozy, and instantly turn any glass of bubbles into something special.

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups cranberry juice
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • orange slices
  • cranberries
  • star anise
  • cinnamon sticks
  • rosemary sprigs
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Instructions 

  • Assemble: Arrange orange slices and cranberries into the bottom of each ice cube well (this is the ice cube tray I used), then add in star anise, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary.
  • Freeze: Stir together Bragg ACV and cranberry juice, then pour it into each well, almost (but not quite) to the top. Freeze until solid, at elast 4 hours.
  • Serve: Place 1 large cranberry ice cube (or about 3 smaller cubes) into a serving glass. Top with sparkling juice, soda water, or ginger ale.
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