# Chilly Beverage Sippers These Ice Straws Keep Your Drink Cool By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straws References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Ice_Straws--Other--Home.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MUC1NA/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) With hot patio weather here, these 'ice straws' make perfect sense. Basically, they are straws made out of ice, and are as simple to make as filling an [ice-cube tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers)--and as easy to use as a straw. The silicone tray allows you to make up to eight straws at one time, meaning that you can either throw a dinner party, or you can just have eight drinks going at once. Whatever the reason, ice straws will make sure your [Long Island iced tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-iced-tea) stays iced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ice Straws:** These ice cubes straws present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry by providing a unique and cooling experience for consumers. - **Silicone Tray:** The silicone tray used to make ice straws offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers by introducing a new way to create functional and customizable products. - **Outdoor Beverage Accessories:** The growing trend of outdoor dining and drinking creates an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative accessories like ice straws that enhance the outdoor beverage experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the use of ice straws to innovate their product offerings and provide a refreshing twist to traditional drinks. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the popularity of ice straws by developing new silicone tray designs and marketing them as innovative and convenient tools for beverage enthusiasts. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate ice straws as unique and trendy beverage accessories, catering to customers' desire for enhanced sensory experiences in their dining and drink options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Pre-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-ice-cube.md) - [Compact Ice Cub Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czwlhg-ice-cube-trays.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Ice Cream Pint Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-pint-cooler.md) - [Rapid-Chilling Beverage Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-drink-cooler.md)