Most people who hold parties use conventional ice cubes but why not try something a little different like ice cubes that glow in the dark, are colored, flavored or different shaped.

Imagine the impressed look on your guests faces when you hand them a glowing drink and heres how to make it.

1. Prepare the ingredients. You will need water and either neon coloring to make the glow effect or food coloring and if you want to give a fruit flavoring add some fruit juice.

2. Boil the water. To create a nicer clearer ice the water needs to be boiled to remove excess minerals.

3. Allow the water to cool then add neon food coloring to your desired amount and mix very well. If you want different colored ice cubes then add your desired food coloring.

4. Boil the water again for a second time. This helps to remove any excess air and minerals.

5. Allow the water to cool down again. Leave for several hours.

6. If you want flavored cubes add the desired fruit juice.

7. Once the water has cooled pour the mixture into an ice cube tray or a novelty tray if you prefer and then place in the freezer.

8. After several hours the cubes should be solid and then enjoy them anyway you want.