How to Use Shooter Ice Molds for Party Ice Shots
By ZOKU | Live Creatively | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to make ice shot glasses with Shooter Ice Molds. This step-by-step guide covers filling, freezing, releasing, and serving ice shots for your next party.
Quick answer
To make ice shots, fill the Shooter Ice Molds with water or another liquid on the storage tray, freeze until solid, then flex the silicone to release each ice shot glass. Serve them on the shooter base so hands stay warm and the glasses stay steady.
Why silicone molds need a gentle release
Silicone ice molds are flexible by design, which makes them easy to unmold, but that same flexibility means you should not twist or yank them aggressively. The Shooter Ice Molds are made of flexible silicone, so the safest method is to press from the bottom and peel the sides away from the ice. If an ice shot glass cracks, it will still hold liquid for a short time, but it may leak and dilute the drink faster. Let the mold sit at room temperature for about a minute before releasing if the ice feels stuck.
Step-by-step: making ice shots with Shooter Ice Molds
- Set up the molds on the storage tray: Place the silicone molds on the storage tray before filling. The tray catches drips and keeps the molds level in the freezer. A level mold prevents uneven ice walls that can crack when you release the shot glass.
- Fill with your chosen liquid: Pour water, juice, or another freezable liquid into each mold, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion. Do not overfill. Overfilling causes ice to dome over the rim, which makes the shot glass unstable on the base.
- Freeze until completely solid: Transfer the tray to the freezer and leave it undisturbed until the liquid is frozen through, typically several hours or overnight. A partially frozen shot glass will collapse when you try to release it.
- Release the ice shot glasses: Remove one mold from the tray. Press upward on the bottom of the silicone while peeling the sides away from the ice. Work slowly. If the ice resists, wait 30–60 seconds and try again; forcing it can crack the glass.
- Place on the shooter base and serve: Set each released ice shot glass on the shooter base, then pour your shooter or drink into the ice glass just before serving. The base keeps hands from getting cold and stops the ice from tipping over.
Product facts
- Shooter Ice Molds: Shooter Ice Molds create edible, cooling shot glasses from ice, chocolate, or candy. You can match the shot glass material to your party theme, not just use water.

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