When our Strawberry Rose Ice Cubes took off this winter and racked up more than 2 million views, we knew we had to create a summer version. As beautiful as the original recipe was, lemons felt like the perfect warm-weather twist. They're bright, cheerful, and pair beautifully with fresh flowers for outdoor gatherings, brunches, baby showers, garden parties, and summer dinners.

The best part? These lemon rose ice cubes look fancy, but they're surprisingly easy to make. In just a few minutes, you can transform an ordinary pitcher of water, lemonade, iced tea, or cocktails into something that feels straight out of a magazine.

In this post, we'll show you exactly how to make them, plus a few styling ideas for serving them all summer long.

What Supplies Do You Need for Lemon Rose Ice Cubes?

You'll need:

• Fresh lemons
• Mint leaves
• Silicone Cupcake Liners
• Cupcake Tray
• Water, soda, juice, etc.

Optional additions:

• Lavender buds
• Rosemary sprigs

How Do You Make Lemon Rose Ice Cubes?

Step 1: Slice the Lemons

Thinly slice your lemons into rounds. Then cut each round in half.

Step 2: Add the Ingredients to the Tray

Place slices in the silicone liners starting with the other edge and overlapping each slice. each ice cube compartment. To create the middle of the rose, take one slice and tightly wind it around itself. Place it in the middle. Add a few mint leaves alongside the lemon.

Step 3: Fill Liners

Place the liners in a cupcake tray. Carefully fill each compartment with your beverage of choice, filling the liner about 3/4ths full.

Step 4: Freeze

Place the tray in the freezer and allow the cubes to freeze completely, typically 2-3 hours or overnight.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Add the cubes to glasses of water, lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, or summer cocktails for an instantly elevated presentation.

Where Can You Use Lemon Rose Ice Cubes?

These cubes are incredibly versatile and make almost any summer beverage feel special.

Try them in:

• Lemonade for backyard gatherings

• Sparkling water for everyday refreshment

• Iced tea at brunches

• Sangria or summer cocktails

• Water pitchers for outdoor dinner parties

They also make a beautiful addition to bridal showers, baby showers, and garden-inspired celebrations.

How Can You Make Them Look Even More Beautiful?

For an extra-pretty presentation:

• Use clear filtered water for crystal-clear cubes.

• Combine yellow lemons with pink rose petals for a bright summer color palette.

• Freeze in oversized cube molds for a more dramatic look.

• Serve in vintage-inspired glassware for an elevated tablescape.

• Couple with cabbage ware and decor items in the Endless Summer Steal It Box. 

The combination of citrus and florals instantly creates that fresh summer feeling we all love this time of year.

Looking for More Summer Entertaining Inspiration?

If these lemon rose ice cubes have you dreaming of summer gatherings, be sure to check out our blog post, "Set the Table. Steal the Show." It's filled with beautiful summer tablescape inspiration featuring vintage-inspired glassware, charming candleholders, whimsical place card holders, and more ideas for creating a memorable seasonal gathering.

And while you're here, don't forget to browse the Decor Steals Journal for more DIY projects, recipes, styling ideas, and entertaining inspiration. Plus, be sure to check out our Daily Deals and Must-Haves collections for affordable home decor, farmhouse decor, cottage-inspired finds, and unique pieces that all meet our Steal Seal of Approval.