5 Great Ice Cube Trays to Cool You Down
For Scotch Sippers: Zoku Ice Ball
Looking for a new way to chill your beverage? Get yourself a Zoku Ice Ball. It creates an ice sphere—preferred by bartenders at certain fancy cocktail bars as it melts more slowly than squares. So it's ideal for anything you wanna nurse. $18 for two, Amazon
For Multitaskers: Williams-Sonoma Perfect Cube Ice Cube Trays
Williams-Sonoma Perfect Cube Ice Cube Trays make 1 1/2-inch cubes that are perfect for freezing pesto, tomato paste, chipotles in adobo, etc. Pop a cube into a skillet or a soup pot to add flavor to weeknight dinners. $15 for two, williams-sonoma.com
For Party People
The GoodCook Touch Silicone Ice Cube Tray is reinforced with a flexible frame, which you can twist to release all 12 cubes. A lid keeps the ice fresh, and the tray is stackable so buy a few if there are summer parties in your future. $11, Amazon.com
For Vintage Fans: RSVP Endurance Old Fashioned Ice Cube Tray
In the '50s, you could find a tray like the RSVP Endurance Old Fashioned Ice Cube Tray in many a household freezer. This update is made of stainless steel. Let it thaw for a minute, then lift the lever to release the blocks (and your inner Don Draper). $20, Amazon
For Novelty Seekers: Rabbit Geometric Ice Cube Trio Mold
Add a little edge to your home bar by using kooky-shaped ice made with the modular Rabbit Geometric Ice Cube Trio Mold. One tray makes hexagons; another makes diamonds. Nest them together and you get triangles. $15, Amazon.com