Ice-Ice Baby! There is no reason at all to miss out on the craft ice craze just because you don’t consume alcohol. Last time we checked, alcohol wasn’t the boss. Sober Curator Pro Tip: This phenomenon happens over time when one abstains from alcohol consistently. And, it’s a thrilling way of living if you are someone who has been previously afflicted.
My name is Alysse B., and I’m an ice-a-holic. Also, I’m one of the Co-Founders of The Sober Curator (and a recovered alcoholic). I’m not burying the lead here people, I love ice. I LOVE ICE. I drink ice cold beverages year round, regardless of environment or temperature. 25 degrees out? Sure, I’ll take a Venti Iced Americano with a splash of half and half, one splenda, and EXTRA ICE.
The apartment I currently call home has an ice machine. Sometimes, I like to pretend that I live in a hotel, with no housekeeping and Amazon is my concierge. Why did I move here? Yeah, that ice machine was a big part of it. (Not to mention the dog park and rooftop patio). I just can’t get enough ice. Earlier this year, I became obsessed with making the large ice balls at home. This then lead me into venturing into a variety of other ice cube making opportunities. You guys, did you even know this many ice cube options existed? It’s thrilling! Or, at least I think it is.
For those of you still reading, I bring you my curated ice cube making options. These are the perfect gifts for any Ice Queen or the iced cold enthusiast in your life.
Gift Item #1: SAWNZC Ice Cube Trays Diamond Ice Cube Molds for Chilling mocktails
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, right? Why wouldn’t you want to gift them to that special someone this year that loves to have fun with their drinking sans alcohol? Found on Amazon the SAWNZC Ice Cube Trays Diamond Ice Cube Molds are easy to use. Plus it’s easy to fill the water, soda, herbs, fruits or juice, and just put it into the freezer. You will have perfect ice cubes. With a removable lid, to avoid spilling, that ice is sure to add sparkle to any zero-proof drink you concoct. Price Tag: $6.99 Stocking stuffer idea!
Gift Idea #2: Lavish Home LED Ice Cube Shape Lights Liquid Activated Submersible, Reusable-Color Change and Battery Operated
It’s like a nightclub in your glass! The liquid activated color reusable cubes change lights. They activate when they are dropped into liquid and the slow flash, 6-color change sequence-purple, blue, red, green, yellow, and white, automatically begins. For only $10.99, these reusable cubes on Amazon will add fun to any festivities this holiday season. Give the gift that keeps on blinking!
Gift Idea #3: Night King Ice Cube Tray From Game of Thrones
Winter is coming! And it’s coming to a glass near you with this ridiculously cool Night King Ice Cube Tray From Game of Thrones as seen on the HBO swag shop. They are currently on sale from $19.95 to $6.98 (which means they are probably close to sold out).
Gift Guide #4: U Ice of A™ Ice Blue Silicone Cube Tray by TrueZoo
No matter what state you’re in, hopefully it’s in the right state of mind, here is your chance to have an ice mold of each state. So whether you’re sober or in Sober New Hampshire, here are 48 ways to chill your drink the old fashioned way. Who said geography had to be boring? Being sober doesn’t have to be boring either. Check out this mold here. For under $10, it’s make a fun little gift that can be used all year long.
Gift Guide #5: ICUP National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 3-piece Pint Glass & Ice Cube Tray Set
Did you love the National Lampoon Advent calendar we mentioned earlier on in this gift guide? Then this may just be the best ice mold for you. As featured on Kohl’s, here is the ICUP National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 3-piece Pint Glass & Ice Cube Tray Set for under $20.
Gift Guide #6: Seven20 Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Silicone 3D Ice Cube Tray
Add the flavor of Halloween Town to your drink when you use this Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Ice Cube Tray! Make up to four large ice cubes the shape of Jack’s head and face with this tray. Every sip of your drink will have a deliciously spooky after taste. It will be perfect for any Halloween parties you plan to throw or if you simply want to feel like the King of Halloween Town! As seen at Target for under $20.
Gift Guide #7: Williams Sonoma Disco Ball 3D Ice Mold
You’re sober not boring, so of course you still want to be the life of the party. Designed to inspire the dancer in everyone, these oversized ice cubes from Williams Sonoma bring a festive chill to drinks. The cylindrical silicone molds fit into square stacking stands to create large sculptural ice cubes that melt slowly, so beverages stay chilled without getting watered down. They come in a set of two and are under $20.
Gift Guide #8: Star Wars BB-8 Ice Mold
If you’re sober, then we know the force is with you. How cute are these BB-8 Ice Molds as seen at Williams Sonoma? Shaped like the faithful droid BB-8, these oversized ice cubes will delight Star Wars fans and cold-drink enthusiasts. The two silicone molds create large sculptural ice cubes that melt slowly and evenly, so beverages stay chilled without getting watered down.
Gift Guide #9: Gun Ice Tray
Stick ’em up, this here is a robbery! Give me all your fun. Just kidding! You’re sober, not boring! The gun ice tray makes any drink a piece of heavy artillery alcohol free. Made of safe silicone, the ice cubes will be a hit with any hunter or secret agent with a birthday. You don’t have to be 007 to appreciate the look of translucent guns floating in your drink. The gun ice cubes may not be loaded and you won’t be either after a few zero-proof beverages made with these attractive ice cubes. This fun ice cube is right on target. Check them out on Funslurp for under $10.
Gift Guide #10: 3D Skull Silicone Ice Cube Mold Tray
As spotted on Inkshop, the 3D Skull Ice Cube Tray makes four realistic skull-looking ice cubes. It makes four 2″ x 1.5″ skull ice cubes at a time. Ice cubes of large size melt slower than conventional ice cubes so they keep your drinks cool longer without diluting quickly. The upper tray prevents ice cubes from developing a foul odor while in the freezer. Price tag under $10.
Gift Guide #11: Mickey Mouse Ice Molds
Another Williams Sonoma hit, Disney fans’ hearts will melt as Mickey-shaped ice cubes fill their glasses. Just pour water into the two silicone molds and place them in the freezer to produce a pair of generously sized, slow-melting ice cubes. The molds also work with juice, mint leaves and berries to add cooling flavor.
Gift Item #12: Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Ice Mold
Shaped like the famed castle that houses the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, these oversized ice cubes score points with both Harry Potter fans and cold-drink enthusiasts. The two silicone molds from Williams Sonoma create large sculptural ice cubes that melt slowly and evenly, so drinks stay chilled without getting watered down.
If you missed some of our other curated holiday lists, you can find them here:
- Advent Calendars: 12 Advent Calendars curated for those unique and quirky people in your life
- Recovery Gifts: 12 recovery gifts curated for the special people in your life that have recovered from alcohol or drugs
- Give Art Therapy: 12 artsy gift items for that sober person in your life that loves to keep their hands busy creating fun projects
- Alcohol-Free Gifts: 12 alcohol-free recipe books and zero proof beverages curated for the sober people in your life that still want to have fun with their zero-proof beverages
- Selfie Care: 12 selfie care gift items for that sober person in your life who needs to slow their roll and have some good selfie care downtime
- Alcohol-Free Barware: 12 barware gift items for that sober person in your life that loves to have fun making and mixing their mocktails
- Give Entertainment: 12 entertaining gift items for that sober person in your life that still likes to have fun
- Give Books: 12 great recovery books for that sober reader in your life (it’s ok if that’s YOU)
- Keep it Glassy: drinking can still be fun if you have the right glassware for your alcohol-free bevies
- Ice Ice Baby!: 12 rad ice molds so you can still have fun with your zero-proof lifestyle
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