The best…ice cube trays

Oxo Good Grips Ice Cube Tray

This smart update of a standard ice tray is for those who don’t want to overthink their cubes. The cover aids storage and “slides with ease,” helping you dump out only as many cubes as you’re using.

$5, oxo.com

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Gummy Bear Ice Cube Tray

“Add a playful twist” to any drink with this “adorable” tray, which makes ice in the shape of a favorite iconic candy. To get the full effect, freeze juices or use food coloring, and add the bears to a party punch bowl.

$10, thinkgeek.com

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Tovolo King Cube Ice Tray

Whiskey drinkers have come to prefer large ice cubes because they’re slower to melt, preserving the undiluted taste of the spirit. This popular silicone tray makes cubes that are 2 inches on a side.

$8.50, amazon.com

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Spherical Ice Tray Set

Some connoisseurs insist on ice spheres, because the lower surface-to-mass ratio slows melting even more. A $200 top-of-the-line ice-ball maker creates clearer spheres, but this set will get the job done. Sold in sets of two.

$18, momastore.org

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Casabella Water Bottle Ice Tray

The thin, caterpillar-like ice bars created by this silicone tray “slip neatly inside water bottles or cans.” That can be a big help when you’re grabbing drinks for the road. Sold in sets of two.

$12, casabella.com

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