# Spherical Ice Shapers The Negroni Cocktail Sphere Will Keep Your Drink Cold By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-sphere References: [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/8959/negroni-cocktail-sphere/) & [molecularrecipes](http://www.molecularrecipes.com/molecular-mixology/cocktail-ice-sphere/) The [Negroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campari-negroni-ready-to-enjoy) cocktail sphere is an [ice mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpanel-nugget-ice-maker) that ensures your drink stays cold and fresh. Whether filling the drink accessory with water or a cocktail mix, its uses are versatile and will appeal to the experienced and amateur mixologist. After it is perfectly molded, one’s cocktail or ice sphere melts to reveal a fresh and cool burst of flavor. Leaving no necessity for extra ice, the Negroni cocktail sphere leaves your drink thanks to its large size. Once frozen, the Negroni cocktail sphere can be added to any drink to make it more sophisticated. Whether added for flavor or temperature control, this drink accessory will be a hit at cocktail and dinner parties and will leave guests in awe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ice Molds for Cocktails:** Opportunity to create more innovative and visually appealing ice molds for cocktails. - **Temperature-controlled Drink Accessories:** Opportunity to create more drink accessories that are designed to keep drinks at the perfect temperature for consumption. - **Functional and Decorative Drink Accessories:** Opportunity to create drink accessories that not only serve a functional purpose but also add to the aesthetics of a drink. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage companies to partner with designers to create unique and functional drink accessories. - **Kitchenware Industry:** Opportunity for kitchenware companies to expand their product lines to include more innovative and functional drink accessories. - **Cocktail Bar Industry:** Opportunity for cocktail bars to leverage unique and visually appealing drink accessories to create a memorable experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [Pre-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-ice-cube.md) - [Modern Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-clear-ice-maker.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Bitters-Infused Cocktail Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-cubes.md) - [Sculptural Cocktail Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexclad-cocktail-shaker.md) - [Cubed Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixicles.md)