# Dry Ice Cocktail Stirrers The ICICLE Drink Stirrers Create a Smokey Effect for Drinks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-stirrer References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2017/05/icicle-dry-ice-drink-stirrers-create-smoky-cocktail-effects.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=Icicle+Swizzle+Sticks+dry+ice&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The ICICLE Drink Stirrers are intended to be used in order to create a hazy, smokey effect for cocktails for a mysterious aesthetic that enhances the drink to be more exotic and pleasing to the eye. The stir sticks work by creating a smokey effect on the cocktail as it is used as a piece of equipment to stir the contents or simply as a way to add the desired aesthetic. The ICICLE Drink Stirrers utilize dry ice in order to create the [smokey effect on your cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inversion-nitro-cocktails) by incorporating it into the bottom section of the stir stick. The stir sticks can be used with cocktails or [nonalcoholic beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-and-dirty) to create a somewhat spooky and charming effect for guests to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smokey Cocktail Aesthetics:** The trend of using dry ice or other methods to create a hazy, smokey effect in cocktails for a more visually appealing and exotic experience. - **Novelty Drink Accessories:** The trend of incorporating unique and visually interesting drink stirrers or accessories to enhance the overall drinking experience and add a touch of novelty. - **Enhanced Beverage Presentation:** The trend of utilizing creative techniques and aesthetics to elevate the visual appeal of beverages, creating an immersive and visually pleasing experience for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** An industry that can take advantage of the Smokey Cocktail Aesthetics trend by incorporating dry ice cocktail stirrers at events, offering guests a unique and visually captivating experience. - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** An industry that can explore the Novelty Drink Accessories trend by creating innovative and visually appealing drink stirrers or packaging options that add a touch of excitement to the drinking experience. - **Barware and Drinkware Manufacturing:** An industry that can tap into the Enhanced Beverage Presentation trend by designing and producing aesthetically pleasing drinkware and barware that enhances the visual appeal of beverages served in them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevating Cocktail Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirits-with-smoke.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Cubed Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixicles.md) - [Comprehensive Cocktail Smoker Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-smoker-kit.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Ice-Embossing Barware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamptitude-clear-ice-embosser.md) - [At-Home Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-maker.md)