Who says ice cubes have to be made of water? Check out these gussied-up cubes that will take your beverage to the next level.

By Sarah Emily Gilbert 

Raspberry Mint Ice Cubes

Photo and recipe from www.abeautifulmess.com

Add a few raspberries and mint leaves to your ice cubes for a cooler-than-cool beverage. They’re great in water, lemonade, spritzers, gin and tonics, or mojitos.

Coffee Ice Cubes

Photo and recipe from www.honestlyyum.com

 Say goodbye to watered down iced coffee with these ice cubes. Simply pour room temperature black coffee into an ice cube tray and put them in the freezer. Later, you can toss them into a glass of milk or iced coffee. Add cocoa powder, cinnamon, or flavored creamer if you’re in the mood for a sweeter brew.

Gummy Worm Ice Cubes

Photo and recipe from www.brit.co

 This ice cube add-in is perfect for kids. Strategically place gummy worms in ice cube trays filled with water so they look like they’re squirming out of the cubes. As they melt inside your beverage they’ll get even wormier floating in the glass. If you’re looking to go all out, place the gummies in soda so that the cubes look more like dirt.

Lemon Ice Cubes

Photo and recipe from www.highvibelivin.com

It doesn’t get more refreshing than your standard lemon with water. Instead of having to get your hands sticky with lemon juice each time you grab a drink, try freezing freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice. Add in honey, ginger, thyme leaves, or lime juice for a tangier twist on the classic refreshment. Feeling creative? Place whole lemon wheels and water in a muffin tray and stick them in the freezer for a lemon-sized cube of tang.

Ice Cream Ice Cubes

Photo and recipe from www.littlechurchmouse.com

 Forget about scooping ice cream and pulling out a blender for your next milkshake.   Fill ice-cube trays with some of your favorite flavors for a ready-to-go milkshake. Add them to a glass of milk and as the ice cream melts, it will create a delicious dessert that allows for fun flavor combinations.

Celery Ice Cubes

Photo and recipe from www.marthastewart.com

 These ice cubes are just as beautiful as they are refreshing. Place a few celery leaves in an ice cube tray filled with water and freeze it. The bright green celery leaves will be framed in a clear cube of ice that can add some crisp to any cocktail. Celery ice cubes are especially great for a Bloody Mary.