Starry Ice Beverage Cooler

1/2-gallon paperboard milk carton
1-liter clear plastic soft drink bottle
Ice cube
Lemon peel, cut into star shapes
Cranberries
Fresh herb sprigs, such as thyme or rosemary
Water

1. Open milk carton completely at top; wash inside. Wash plastic bottle inside and out; remove any labels. Place plastic bottle in center of milk carton. Fill milk carton with ice cubes.
2. Arrange lemon peel, cranberries and herbs among ice cubes toward sides of milk carton. Tape top of bottle to milk carton to keep it from floating. Fill milk carton with water (do not fill bottle).
3. Freeze about 24 hours or until firm. Peel off milk carton. To use, place beverage cooler in deep tray. Fill bottle with beverage, using a funnel.