Ice cube trays. An essential for your freezer
When you want a cold refreshment, ice quickly becomes part of the routine. Once you get used to serving drinks properly chilled, it helps to keep plenty of ice ready in the freezer. Ice cube trays are useful for cocktails, soft drinks, lemonade and other cold drinks, and they are just as practical when you want to prepare for a birthday celebration or a summer gathering.
On this page, you can compare ice cube trays by shape and size, so it is easier to move from a broad choice to a more specific one. Some trays make classic cubes, while others create larger cubes, ice sticks or round ice shapes. A practical way to choose is to start with the drinks you usually serve and then look at the ice format that fits them best.
If you are browsing a wider selection for serving and drinks, you can also explore table setting or go directly to bar accessories to see related categories.
Silicone ice cube trays
A silicone ice cube tray can be used again and again. The flexible material makes it easier to remove the ice from the mould because the tray is soft and can be twisted, so the cubes release more easily. For many shoppers, that is one of the first things to look at when comparing trays online, especially if easy release matters in everyday use.
In this category, you will find silicone ice cube trays in different shapes and sizes. That makes it easier to narrow your choice based on the kind of drinks you prepare most often. If you mainly use ice for water and soft drinks, one shape may be enough, while cocktails can make other formats more relevant.
Zone Denmark ice cube tray
With the ice cube tray from Zone Denmark, you can make ice for cold drinks where the final presentation matters too. The tray is made from silicone and has a discreet edge that makes it stackable. When you compare trays, details like material and how the tray fits into freezer storage can help you decide which model suits you best.
If you are building a coordinated setup for serving drinks, it can also make sense to look beyond the tray itself. Alongside ice cube trays, you can browse coasters and straws for other bar accessories that work well with cold drinks.
BITZ ice cube tray
BITZ has four different ice cube trays in different sizes and shapes. This makes the range easy to compare when you know what kind of ice you want to make. Some shoppers start with the brand, while others start with the shape itself, but in both cases the overview helps you choose the design that matches your preferences.
The BITZ selection includes:
Ice cube tray with 3 x 3 cm cubes
Ice cube tray with 5 x 5 cm cubes
Ice cube tray with ice sticks
Ice ball mould with a diameter of 4.5 cm
These differences matter when you are choosing between a more classic cube and a more distinctive shape. If you want to experiment beyond square cubes, larger cubes, ice sticks and round ice can each give drinks a different look in the glass. If you also want to explore more tools for preparing and serving drinks, you can continue to wine accessories and bar equipment.
3 tips: how to style drinks with ice
There are many creative ways to make ice cubes that add visual effect and can also change the flavour of your drinks. You might want to make completely clear ice cubes that look especially neat in the glass. You might prefer to add flavour and colour to the frozen liquid for a different twist. Or you may want to freeze edible flowers or berries into the ice.
If you are deciding which tray to choose, these ideas can also help guide you. Different sizes and shapes support different presentations, so inspiration and product choice often go hand in hand. For most situations, it helps to think about both the drink and the visual result you want.
1. Crystal-clear ice cubes
Water contains oxygen, and oxygen helps make ice cubes cloudy. For clearer ice, you can boil the water a couple of times before pouring it into the tray and cooling it down. Boiling reduces the amount of oxygen in the water, which helps create clear ice cubes.
Crystal-clear ice cubes work particularly well in clear drinks where the ice remains visible in the liquid. They also suit drinks such as whisky, where the contents are often very simple and the ice cube becomes a visible part of the serving. If this is how you usually serve drinks, a tray that gives a neat, defined shape can be easier to prioritise when comparing products.
2. Ice cubes with flavour and colour
There is plenty of room to experiment when making ice cubes with flavour and colour. You can brighten a carafe of water with coloured ice by using cordial or food colouring. The same idea can also be used in cocktails when you want the ice to contribute more than cooling.
If you want to chill an Espresso Martini further after shaking it, or make an iced coffee, you can freeze coffee and use it as both ice and extra flavour. This type of use can make shape more important because the ice becomes part of the drink experience rather than just a cooling element.
3. Freeze herbs, berries or edible glitter into the ice
Small details often make a visible difference when serving food and drinks. If you want to make more of your ice cubes, you can place a small visual element in the water before freezing it. Herbs, berries or edible glitter can all create an extra detail inside the ice.
An ice cube with a frozen surprise adds a decorative touch to the drink. If presentation matters to you, this can be a useful way to decide between simpler trays and those that create larger or more eye-catching shapes.
Choose ice cube trays online at Kitchen Living Dining
When you browse ice cube trays online, it helps to start with the format that suits your drinks. Are you looking for large ice cubes, would you like to try round shapes, or do ice sticks fit your idea of the right drink better? By comparing the trays in this category, you can move from general inspiration to a more specific choice based on size, shape and material.
You can also continue to related categories if you want to build out your serving setup. For cooling bottles and sparkling drinks, see wine and champagne coolers. That way, this category works as part of a wider bar and table setting overview, where you can compare products step by step and find the combination that suits your drinks best.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right ice cube tray for the drinks I usually serve?
A practical way to choose is to start with the drinks you make most often and then look at the ice shape and size that fit them best. In everyday use, this means classic cubes may suit water and soft drinks, while larger cubes, ice sticks or round ice can be more suitable for cocktails or drinks where presentation matters.
What is the difference between classic cubes, large cubes, ice sticks and round ice?
The main difference is the shape and size of the ice, which changes how the drink looks in the glass. In practice, this helps you choose a tray based on the style of drink you want to serve, whether you prefer a traditional look or something more distinctive.
Why do many people choose a silicone ice cube tray?
Silicone is a flexible material, so it is easier to twist the tray and release the ice from the mould. In everyday use, this means you can remove the cubes more easily, which is often an important point when comparing trays online.
What should I look at when comparing ice cube trays online?
It helps to compare trays by shape, size and material first, as these are the details that affect how the tray works for your drinks. In practice, this makes it easier to move from a broad range of options to narrower choices that match how you usually serve cold drinks.
Does stackability matter when choosing an ice cube tray?
Stackability can matter if you want the tray to fit neatly into your freezer storage. In everyday use, this helps you organise space more easily, especially if you keep several freezer items or like to prepare ice in advance.
How can I make clearer ice cubes at home?
For clearer ice, the content explains that you can boil the water a couple of times before pouring it into the tray and letting it cool down. In practice, this helps reduce the oxygen in the water, which can make the finished ice look less cloudy.
Can I use ice cube trays for more than plain water?
Yes, ice cube trays can also be used for flavoured or decorative ice, such as cordial, coffee, berries, herbs or edible glitter frozen into the liquid. This makes it easier to create ice that adds colour, flavour or visual detail to the drink rather than only cooling it.
How do decorative ice cubes help me choose between different tray shapes?
If presentation matters to you, decorative ice can make shape and size more important when choosing a tray. In practice, this helps you decide whether a simple cube is enough or whether a larger or more eye-catching shape would suit your drinks better.