It's fun and frugal to make your own Gel Ice Packs! Make them today, and they'll be ready and waiting in your freezer for sports season!
Course
misc.
Prep Time2minutes
Total Time2minutes
AuthorKristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Ingredients
1cuprubbing alcohol
3cupswater
3drops blue food coloringoptional, but it makes them look like the store bought kind!
2gallonsize zip top bags
Instructions
Pour the alcohol, water and food coloring in 1 zip top bag.
Close the bag, making sure to squeeze out all the air.
Place the bag inside of your other zip top bag for leak prevention!
Freeze for about 4 hours.
The mixture will not freeze solid because of the alcohol, but it will be super-cold and easy to shape over the injured area. It also won't be nearly as drippy as a bag of ice!
Wrap in a thin towel before placing on the injured area.