If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Food & Cooking 6 Countertop Ice Makers That Will Upgrade Iced Coffee, Cocktails, and More Keep drinks cold and your bar ready for entertaining with these quick-freeze appliances. By Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland is a contributing writer with more than a decade of experience as a freelance lifestyle writer. Editorial Guidelines Published on July 27, 2023 10:28AM EDT Photo: Courtesy of Target, Amazon Although most refrigerators make their own ice, a countertop ice maker is a small-size appliance that can take your at-home coffee routine or entertaining game to a whole new level. Add one to your bar to keep everyone's cocktails perfectly chilled, even during the hottest summer parties, or opt for a pebble-shape maker that creates perfectly chewable nuggets for cold brew and smoothies. Most countertop ice makers use a reservoir of water to freeze the cubes or cylinders, so you don't need a connected waterline. This allows them to work just about anywhere: in RVs, on outdoor buffets, and even at your kids' lemonade stand—now guaranteed to be the best on the block. How to Make Crystal-Clear Ice for Cocktails and Other Drinks 01 of 06 GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank Courtesy of Amazon Compacted ice flakes are turned into chewable nugget ice by this high-end machine, which makes 1 pound of ice every hour (and your first glassful in less than 20 minutes). The wi-fi connection and smartphone app let you make ice on schedule and control the machine with voice commands via Google or Alexa. Price at time of publish: $579 Buy on Amazon 02 of 06 Frigidaire Gallery Countertop Nugget Ice Maker Courtesy of Amazon Sized to fit on your counter by sliding under standard-height cabinets, this nugget ice maker turns out 44 pounds of chewable ice each day. Touch-panel controls and a self-cleaning function simplify the process. Price at time of publish: $379.99 Buy on Amazon 03 of 06 Whynter Portable Ice Maker With Water Connection Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma If refilling the water reservoir to keep your ice maker churning is more hands-on effort than you have time for, this countertop version also offers the option of connecting directly to your kitchen or bar's water line. It makes three different sizes of bullet-shaped ice, freezing up to 49 pounds in 24 hours. Price at time of publish: $429.95 Buy on Williams-Sonoma 04 of 06 Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice Maker Courtesy of Amazon With six color choices, including vibrant aqua, red, and navy, this smaller ice maker is designed to coordinate with any color scheme in an RV, vacation home, or kitchen—while still producing up to 26 pounds of ice each day. Price at time of publish: $199.99 Buy on Amazon 05 of 06 Costway Portable Countertop Ice Maker Machine Courtesy of Target This machine makes 12 cubes of bullet ice in under 10 minutes, allowing you to add fresh ice to guests' Arnold Palmers almost faster than they can drink them. Use the self-cleaning function to keep every batch of cubes tasting clean and fresh. Price at time of publish: $142.99 Buy on Target 06 of 06 Igloo Automatic Self-Cleaning Countertop Ice Maker Courtesy of Amazon This machine makes nine bullet-shaped ice cubes in under eight minutes and has a five-cycle self-cleaning option. The handle also makes it easy to carry this appliance along for travel or to use outdoors. Price at time of publish: $124.99 Buy on Amazon Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Good Things Shop Martha's Prime Day Deals Now, Including Bedding, Cookware, Home Décor, and More Le Creuset Is Retiring This Popular Color—Shop the Final Sale Now 20 Entertaining Essentials That Make Dining Al Fresco More Enjoyable