Your Ice Maker Is More Versatile Than You Think

Most people plug in an ice maker and never think about it again — until guests arrive and the drinks run warm. But good ice is the foundation of every great cold drink, from your morning iced coffee to an evening cocktail.

The afbest ice maker produces clean, clear ice fast, so you're never waiting on freezer trays. Once you have a steady supply of fresh ice, a whole world of drinks opens up. Here are five recipes that put your ice maker to work.

1. Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes

Beautiful, flavorful, and the easiest upgrade to any glass of water.

Ingredients:

• Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, cranberries)
• Mint leaves
• Edible flowers (optional)
• Water or coconut water

Steps:

1. Place a few berries and a mint leaf into each compartment of an ice cube tray.
2. Fill with water (or coconut water for a hint of sweetness).
3. Freeze until solid.
4. Drop into water, sparkling water, or lemonade.

2. Smooth Cold Brew Iced Coffee

The secret to cafe-quality cold brew at home? Lots of good ice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
• 4 cups cold water
• Ice from your afbest ice maker
• Milk and sweetener to taste

Steps:

1. Combine coffee grounds and cold water in a jar. Stir.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 12–18 hours.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter.
4. Fill a glass with afbest ice, pour cold brew to ¾ full.
5. Top with milk and sweetener.

3. Classic Mojito

Fresh, minty, and impossible to mess up with good ice.

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• ½ lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp white sugar (or 1 oz simple syrup)
• 2 oz white rum
• Club soda
• Crushed ice (from your afbest ice maker)

Steps:

1. Muddle mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a glass.
2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
3. Pour in the rum and stir.
4. Top with club soda.
5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

4. Iced Matcha Latte

A creamy, antioxidant-rich pick-me-up.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 2 tbsp hot water (just below boiling)
• 1 cup milk (oat milk pairs especially well)
• 1 tsp honey or vanilla syrup
• Ice from your afbest ice maker

Steps:

1. Sift matcha into a bowl, add hot water, and whisk until smooth.
2. Fill a glass with ice.
3. Pour in milk and sweetener.
4. Slowly pour the matcha over the ice.
5. Stir before drinking.

5. Lemonade Slushie

A kid-friendly frozen treat that adults love too.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups ice from your afbest ice maker
• Fresh berries to garnish

Steps:

1. Stir sugar into the water until dissolved to make a simple syrup.
2. Mix in lemon juice.
3. Combine lemonade and ice in a blender.
4. Blend until slushy.
5. Serve immediately with a berry garnish.

Getting the Most from Your afbest Ice Maker

• Keep it clean: Run a cleaning cycle every 2–3 months to keep ice tasting fresh.
• Use filtered water: Cleaner water means clearer, better-tasting ice.
• Plan ahead for parties: afbest makes ice fast, but pre-fill a cooler the night before for big gatherings.
• Try different shapes: Larger cubes melt slower — ideal for slow-sipping drinks.