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Best ice cube trays for perfectly chilled drinks

Published: July 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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Keep your drinks cool with our round-up of the best ice cube trays of all shapes and sizes, from diamonds to dachshunds.

Summer is coming, and it's time to get prepped for warmer weather. Avoid serving up warm drinks with an ice cube tray that will allow you to keep plenty stashed in the freezer for when sunny weather hits.

Get creative with statement ice in your drinks: once you've got your tray, check out our guide for 6 new ice cube flavours to try – it doesn't have to be just for water and drinks, you can use it to freeze leftover pesto, coffee or stock for later, too. We've also made clever ice cube cocktail hacks for instant homemade slushies.

We've rounded up the best ice cube trays, from £4 to £20, in all shapes and sizes. Whether you want practical square cubes and enough to serve a crowd, or a fun option like heart-shaped or tropical ice cubes. Read on for our top picks.

For more summer buys, visit our reviews section to find over 500 buyer's guides including the best outdoor tableware, best iced coffee makers and accessories, best charcoal barbecues and best pizza ovens.

Best ice cube trays at a glance

Best ice cube trays to buy 2025

Lékué ice cube box tray

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Lekue ice cube tray

Best 2-in-1 ice cube tray and storage

This clever system makes a generous 33 honeycomb-shaped ice cubes at once. These can then be tipped into the box underneath while you make another batch, with the ice cube tray acting as the lid. You'll need space in your freezer to keep the deep box, but it's great for stocking up on plenty of ice ahead of a party.

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2-pack ice cube trays

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2 pack ice cube tray

Best basic ice cube tray

You can't go wrong with this bargain ice cube tray duo. For under a fiver, this set of two trays makes 28 ice cubes, and comes with lids to stop spillages in the freezer. The base of each cube is made from flexible silicone so it's easy to release the ice.

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LessMo 3-pack ice cube tray

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LessMo 3 Pack Ice Cube Trays, Currently priced at £12.29 copy

Best for narrow ice cubes

These sleek rectangular ice cubes are great for adding to tall highball cocktails or slipping into water bottles. The trays are made of flexible silicone for easy release, and also have lids to protect them in the freezer. The shape could also be used for making your own chocolate batons.

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Dachshund shaped silicone ice cube moulds

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Daschund ice cube tray

Best novelty ice cube tray

A great buy for any sausage dog fan. The shallow ice in this tray does melt quickly, so it isn't the best for keeping drinks cool for a long time, but it's great for sheer novelty factor. It also comes complete with a mini pipette, so it can be used for making dachshund-shaped chocolates. It's dishwasher-safe for easy clean up, too.

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OXO Good Grips large ice cube tray

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OXO square ice cube tray

Best for large square ice cubes

These large square ice cubes melt slowly and won't dilute your drink, which is great for whisky or short drinks served neat. The large size also makes them suitable for making flavoured ice cubes – just add berries or sliced fruit to the tray before freezing.

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Oliver's Kitchen ice cube tray 4-pack

Available from Amazon (£11.99)

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Best for making large quantities of ice

If you've got space in the freezer, this pack of four ice cube trays makes an impressive 56 ice cubes, which is ideal for parties or large families. Each tray has a lid for neat stacking, and have flexible frames for removing the ice with ease.

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BarCraft silicone novelty heart moulds

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BarCraft Heart Shaped Silicone Ice Cube Tray, Currently priced at £4.85 copy

Best heart-shaped ice cube tray

Give your date night G&Ts a special touch with this heart-shaped ice tray. It'll make a pretty addition to your drinks.

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Final Touch silicone ice ball moulds

Available from John Lewis and Partners (£12)

Final Touch silicone ice cube moulds

Best for round ice cubes

Who says ice cubes have to be square? Simply push these moulds together and fill from the top before freezing, then release to reveal perfectly round ice balls. These come as a set of two, and make an ideal slow-to-melt option for drinks you don't want to water down.

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