# Cash-Shaped Ice Cubes The Cold Hard Cash Ice Tray is a Great Way to Add Some Bling to Your Drinks By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-ice-tray References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/cold-hard-cash-ice-tray/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Cold-Hard-Cash-Ice-Tray?tag=8581) Ice cubes are a practical way to keep your beverages nice and cool, but if you're looking to add some quirky touches to these otherwise average-looking items, then the Cold Hard Cash Ice Tray will definitely add a humorous flavor. While ordinary [ice cube trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescentshaped-ice) make cube-shaped pieces of ice, this creatively designed tray allows you make pieces of ice shaped like dollar bills. Once you make these creations and pop them into your cups, it makes it look as if you have [miniature transparent bills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-gift-boxes) floating around in your drink. Giving beverages an eclectic and playful touch, these cash-shaped ice cubes are a fantastic way to have some fun with your beverages. Even if you're short on cash, there's no reason why you can't have these tiny bill-shaped ice cubes around, and while they can't necessarily pay for your drinks, they can certainly [cool them down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-can). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quirky Ice Cubes:** Creating ice cubes in unusual shapes adds a fun and playful element to beverages. - **Creative Ice Cube Trays:** Specially designed ice cube trays offer unique shapes and designs for added novelty. - **Blinged-out Drinks:** Using ice cubes shaped like dollar bills adds a touch of humor and bling to beverages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The market for creative and quirky ice cube trays presents opportunities for innovation in the kitchenware industry. - **Beverage and Hospitality:** Incorporating unique and playful elements, such as cash-shaped ice cubes, can enhance the guest experience in the beverage and hospitality industry. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate cash-shaped ice cubes as a novelty element to add entertainment and amusement to various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdration-kitchen.md) - [Craft Coffee Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-ice-cube.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Pre-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-ice-cube.md) - [Ice-Embossing Barware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamptitude-clear-ice-embosser.md) - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Clear Customizable Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewel-ice.md)