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Yes, please — we’d love an at-home soft-serve machine
If your summer is, like many people’s, off to a sweltering start, there are ways you can make these uncomfortably high temperatures a little more enjoyable. Air conditioning, a pool, comfortable summer clothes — and kitchen gadgets that can whip up treats and drinks that are sure to cool you down, from ice cream and frozen yogurt to iced coffee and tea, frozen cocktails and more can help you keep your cool. No matter what your favorite summer dessert or libation may be, you can make it at home if you have the right equipment — and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite appliances and tools to help you do just that.
From soft-serve ice cream machines to clever ice molds for different types of water bottles and beverages, on the list below, you’ll find just about everything you need to cool down and enjoy these hot days in (relative) comfort.
In this article: Cuisinart Soft-Serve Ice Cream Machine, Ice Cube Tray for Stanley Cup, Silicone Ice Cube Maker With Lid for 30-40oz Tumbler and Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream, Sorbet, Milkshake Maker + 3 CREAMi Pints
Click the links below to shop these kitchen gadgets, and then all that’s left to do is make your cooling treat and find a spot in the shade to enjoy it.
Cool down with sweet treats, iced drinks, frozen concoctions and more all summer long
Cuisinart Soft-Serve Ice Cream Machine
This countertop machine can make up to 1.5 quarts of soft serve, yogurt, sorbet, sherbet or ice cream in just 20 minutes.
Ice Cube Tray for Stanley Cup, Silicone Ice Cube Maker With Lid for 30-40oz Tumbler
Keep drinks in your Stanley tumbler ice cold with this clever ice cube tray that makes rings of ice perfectly designed to fit your Quencher.
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream, Sorbet, Milkshake Maker + 3 CREAMi Pints
The Ninja CREAMi is beloved for its ability to make homemade ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt and other cold treats in any flavor you like.
Hawaiian Shaved-Ice Snow Cone and Shaved-Ice Machine with 2 Reusable Plastic Ice Mold Cups
Snow cones at home? You can have them with just the push of a button with this countertop shaved-ice machine.
AICOOK Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
Make enough ice for any gathering with this countertop ice maker that can produce up to 35 pounds of nugget or pebble ice in just 24 hours.
Mainstays 2-Quart Iced Tea and Iced Coffee Maker
If you love iced coffee or tea in the summer, you need this gadget, which can make up to 2 quarts with the push of a button.
glacio Ice Cube Mold Combo – Large Silicone Ice Maker for Whiskey and Cocktails
Make large ice cubes for cocktails that have less surface area so they melt slower and won’t water down your drinks.
Popsicle Molds 10 Pieces Silicone Ice Pop Models
Homemade popsicles are a breeze with this dishwasher-safe, easy-release silicone mold.
CUISINART Ice Cream Maker, Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Machine
Homemade ice cream is simple with this at-home machine — simply add your ingredients and turn it on.
Nostalgia Frozen Drink Maker and Margarita Machine for Home
Have a frozen drink at home or on the go with this nostalgic margarita machine with a convenient pour spout.
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