Martha Stewart’s beautiful, ‘over the top’ party trick promises to keep your vodka ice-cold for hours

Nypost · May 02, 2026 · 544 words · By Fox News

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Martha Stewart’s beautiful, ‘over the top’ party trick promises to keep your vodka ice-cold for hours With the Kentucky Derby here and summer entertaining season ramping up, a decades-old icy vodka hack from Martha Stewart is resurfacing for being…

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The lifestyle icon’s signature “iced vodka” presentation — a bottle of liquor frozen inside a block of flower-studded ice — is making the rounds online again, drawing millions of views and inspiring hosts to try the pretty and practical hack themselves.

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“Iced vodka is one of my favorites, and I like to make a very beautiful presentation of the bottle of vodka encased in a block of flower-studded ice,” Stewart says in a resurfaced clip of the technique.

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Claim 1: ““Martha Stewart Living,” her original daytime TV show that aired from the early 1990s through 2004.”

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Wikipedia and other search results confirm the 'Martha Stewart Living' series aired from 1993 to 2004.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1990, Stewart signed with Time Publishing Ventures to develop a new magazine, Martha Stewart Living, for which Stewart would serve as editor-in-chief. The first issue was released in late 1990 with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart

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web search NEUTRAL — TV shows this week.Stewart helmed her Martha Stewart Living series between 1993 to 2004 and The Martha Stewart Show between 2005 to 2012. She published her first cookbook in 1982.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ina-garten-martha-stewar…

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web search NEUTRAL — Martha Stewart Halloween tricks, 1990s Martha Stewart wedding ideas, Halloween pranks and tricks, 90s lifestyle aesthetic inspiration, classic recipes from Martha Stewart Last updated 2026-03-30.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/90s-martha-stewart

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Claim 2: “Beverage experts say chilling vodka can soften the “burn” that comes with hard liquor, resulting in a smoother drink.”

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Two independent sources (King Island Distillery and a 2026 Guide) confirm that chilling vodka softens strong alcohol notes/ethanol bite and makes the drink smoother.

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web search NEUTRAL — A Vodka museum in Russia, located in Verkhniye Mandrogi, Leningrad Oblast. The first written usage of the word vodka in an official Russian document in its modern meaning is dated by the decree of Emp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka

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web search NEUTRAL — Chilling vodka also helps to: • Soften Strong Alcohol Notes: Cold temperatures mellow any sharpness in the spirit, making it more enjoyable to sip. • Enhance Flavour Profiles: Premium vodkas like King…
https://kingislanddistillery.com.au/blogs/journal/keep-it-co…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chilling vodka, especially in the freezer, is a classic move for a reason. Here’s why: Smoothness: Extreme cold increases the viscosity (the “thickness”) of the spirit and dramatically tames the ethan…
https://eathealthy365.com/the-right-temperature-for-every-al…

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Claim 3: “A fifth of vodka fits perfectly into a half-gallon container”

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Fox News explicitly quotes Stewart stating a fifth fits perfectly in a half-gallon container, and a separate search result confirms a half-gallon (approx 1.89L) can hold multiple 750ml bottles.

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web search NEUTRAL — "A fifth of vodka fits perfectly into a half-gallon container like this," Stewart notes, as she demonstrates inserting cherry blossoms and quince branches around the bottle. Read On The Fox News App.
https://www.aol.com/articles/martha-stewarts-gorgeous-party-…

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web search NEUTRAL — 1892.7 divided by 750 equals 2.5 (750ml bottles). They call a 1.75l a handle or half gallon because it is close but not an exact half gallon. There would be 2 1/3 bottles of 750ml vodka in a half gall…
https://www.Answers.com/telecommunications/How_many_750_ml_o…

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web search NEUTRAL — A BORG is a gallon jug, filled halfway with water and a large amount of alcohol, typically in the form of a fifth (750 mL) of vodka. It is often mixed with flavor enhancers, such as a drink mix, and e…
https://www.mountainside.com/blog/teens/what-is-a-borg-harm-…

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Claim 4: “hosts can swap in citrus slices, herbs or seasonal accents like cranberries and pine for a holiday version, according to Food Republic.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general FDA food labeling and grocery store results; there is no mention of Food Republic or the specific substitutions for the iced vodka technique.

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web search NEUTRAL — § 101.1 Principal display panel of package form food. The term principal display panel as it applies to food in package form and as used in this part, means the part of a label that is most likely to …
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B…

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web search NEUTRAL — Our neighborhood grocery stores offer thousands of natural, organic & gluten-free foods. Discover fresh produce, meats, vitamins, supplements & more.
https://www.sprouts.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/whats-nutriti…

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Claim 5: “Using clear ice, which can be achieved with distilled or pre-boiled water, can also further elevate the look.”

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Multiple sources (Best Ice Maker, Lifehacker) confirm that using distilled, filtered, or boiled water helps create clear ice by reducing mineral content and dissolved gases.

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web search NEUTRAL — Use distilled or filtered water: As discussed earlier, water quality is key for clear ice. Regularly refill your machine with distilled or filtered water to reduce mineral content and prevent scale bu…
https://www.best-ice-maker.com/blog/simple-steps-to-create-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — And clear ice isn’t only better looking than cloudy ice. It is a better quality melt water in your drink as well. Directional freezing pushes out not only the visible cloud of dissolved air in the wat…
https://www.clearlyfrozen.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — But if you prefer clear ice cubes, you can easily make them with boiled water. Over at About.com, chemist Anne Helmenstine explains that clear ice is formed from pure water that doesn’t contain any di…
https://lifehacker.com/make-fancy-crystal-clear-ice-cubes-wi…

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Claim 6: “Martha Stewart’s signature “iced vodka” presentation — a bottle of liquor frozen inside a block of flower-studded ice”

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Web search results explicitly describe Martha Stewart's viral 'iced vodka' trick which involves freezing a bottle inside a floral block of ice.

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web search NEUTRAL — Martha Helen Stewart (née Kostyra, Polish: [kɔˈstɨra]; born August 3, 1941) is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality. As the founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart

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web search NEUTRAL — Martha (Aramaic: מָרְתָא) is a biblical figure described in the Gospels of Luke and John. Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, she is described as living in the village of Bethany n…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha

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web search NEUTRAL — From tried-and-true recipes and DIY crafts to home decor tips and holiday party planning, let Martha Stewart inspire you every day.
https://www.marthastewart.com/

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Claim 7: “she places a 750-milliliter bottle of vodka inside a half-gallon milk carton with the top removed, arranges flowers around it, then fills the container with cold water before freezing.”

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Evidence from Fox News confirms the technique uses a milk carton, water, and flowers to create the frozen centerpiece.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stewart returned to daytime television with The Martha Stewart Show and appeared in an adapted version of The Apprentice (called The Apprentice: Martha Stewart). Both shows premiered in September 2005…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart

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web search NEUTRAL — Martha Stewart’s viral "iced vodka" trick freezes a bottle inside a floral block of ice.Martha Stewart speaking during the Hudson River Park Ungala event. The viral technique uses a milk carton, water…
https://www.aol.com/articles/martha-stewarts-gorgeous-party-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Martha Stewart Channel is where cooking, gardening, entertaining, home design, beauty, and DIY come together. Discover trusted recipes, clever tips, and creative projects to celebrate every season…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JBm9OAkpI6NUBV_NsLxTA

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