An ice cube tray is just the start of the possibilities you have for making ice-based drinks. Certain types of ice are better suited to various drinks: Crushed ice: Use crushed ice when making smoothies and frozen drinks in a blender, do-it-yourself snow cones, or classic cocktails like Mai Tais, Mint Juleps, and Moscow Mules. King cubes: King cubes melt slowly, so they're perfect in stirred cocktails like Negronis or Old Fashioneds when you want ice but don't want to water down the drink. Sphere ice cubes: Extra-large sphere-shaped cubes melt slowly, making them ideal for spirits on the rocks, punch bowls, or pitcher drinks. Standard cubes: Classic ice cubes are a go-to for a good reason! You can use standard ice cubes in cold drinks like lemonade or ice coffee, or throw in a handful in a cocktail like a Dark and Stormy, Gin and Tonic, or Tom Collins.