Accessorize Your Ice Cubes

Unlike its lack of popularity in some European countries, the ice cube, made by basically freezing fresh water into little cubes, is a common accessory in our drinks at restaurants and in personal kitchens throughout the U.S. And, yes, while its basic function is to bring the temperature of your drink down to a refreshing and crisp temperature, the ice cube can be accessorized with berries, herbs, citrus, vegetables and purees to give your drink added health benefits.

For those that don’t like basic water, adding flavored cubes can help increase your daily water intake.
The Mayo Clinic reported that “the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for
men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.” When temperatures are high and pending on your exercise regimen, you may need more to keep hydrated. By adding nutritional ingredients to basic water when creating your ice cubes, you get two wins in one punch.

But don’t stop there! You can go beyond creating flavored cubes and change the shape of your ice to spice up your drink even more. With that being said, here are our top picks for ice cube trays. The options are endless, so get creating!