6 Countertop Ice Makers That Will Upgrade Iced Coffee, Cocktails, and More

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.