The Best Iced Beverage Dispensers

FineDine One Gallon Iced Drink Dispenser

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This classic gallon iced drink dispenser is a perfect addition to your outdoor barbecues.

Best Overall

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Making sure your guests have enough to drink is a full-time job for a host. That’s why iced drink dispensers like this one from FineDine are essential buys. FineDine’s iced drink dispenser looks like a traditional mason jar, hearkening back to warm days and cool lemonade on the front porch. The stainless steel spigot functions well and isn’t prone to clogging, which is a common issue among dispensers. The jar holds a gallon of liquid, making it a happy medium between some of the gargantuan dispensers and the petite ones. For good measure, FineDine also offers a two-gallon dispenser in case you’re looking to entertain more guests.

Pros:

• One- and two-gallon options
• High-quality stainless steel spigot
• Classic mason jar appearance

Cons:

• The glass is on the thin side

Buddeez 1.75 Gallon Party Top Iced Drink Dispenser

Let’s party

This 1.75-gallon drink dispenser has a convenient party top for holding cups.

Best For Parties

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If you love the idea of an iced drink dispenser but worry about melting ice watering down your delicious drinks, this dispenser from Buddeez is the pick for you. This 1.75-gallon dispenser features a separate compartment in the center of the main drum for you to fill with ice to keep your drinks icy cold without watering them down. If that wasn’t enough, this dispenser also features a party top for stacking cups. It’s a reasonably priced and highly convenient iced drink dispenser that we’d recommend to anyone trying to take their hosting game to another level.

Pros:

• Separate ice compartment that keeps drinks cold without getting watered down
• Holds 1.75 gallons
• Party top for cup storage

Cons:

• The ice compartment could be longer to reach the base of the main drum

Estilo Two Gallon Iced Drink Dispenser

Make it a mason

This large and in-charge iced drink dispenser will keep your guests quenched all night long.

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The only thing better than drinking out of a mason jar is your whole party drinking out of a mason jar. This massive two-gallon iced drink dispenser from Estilo is the perfect addition to your happy backyard outings. This dispenser features sturdy glass and stainless steel spigot. The wide mouth screw-off lid allows for easy pours and adding fruits. Unfortunately, the spigot can be a little bit leaky, but if you can look past that, this is an affordable pick that will turn heads at parties.

Pros:

• Holds two gallons
• Wide screw-off lid

Cons:

• Spigot is prone to small leaks
• No ice compartment

Circleware 2.5 Quart Iced Drink Dispenser

Stylishly slender

This stylish and classy iced drink dispenser looks just as good as it performs.

Most Stylish

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If you’re in the market for an iced drink dispenser that’s as fashionable as you are, look no further than this pick from Circleware. This elegant dispenser separates itself from the pack with its slender, classy frame and convenient chalkboard inlay to label your iced beverage of choice. Circleware’s iced drink dispenser is on the smaller side, so it might not be the perfect choice for hosts who plan on large gatherings, but it’s ideal for small get-togethers. The glass is thick, sturdy, and well balanced, making drops less likely. While it might not be perfect for every occasion, we can’t recommend this pick enough based on style alone.

Pros:

• Slender, stylish design
• High-quality glass
• Reliable spigot
• BPA-free

Cons:

• Only holds 2.5 quarts

Buddeez 3.5 Gallon Iced Drink Dispenser

Drinks on me

This massive 3.5-gallon iced drink dispenser is the ideal pick for large outdoor gatherings.

Best For Big Parties

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Big parties call for lots of drinks. Lots of drinks mean lots of work for you. This massive 3.5-gallon iced drink dispenser from Buddeez is a good way to take some of the pressure off. This dispenser features a separate ice compartment and a display compartment at the base for fruit or other decorations. The ice compartment keeps your drinks cold without watering them down, and the decorative base gives you a place to store fruits for later. Unlike other ice compartments, this one is wide and deep enough to keep your liquid cold all the way through. Keep in mind that this drink dispenser is not glass — it’s sturdy, BPA-free plastic instead. Still, we think this is a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing pick.

Pros:

• Holds 3.5 gallons
• Large ice compartment
• We like the decorative space at the base for displaying fruit

Cons:

• Some may not like the plastic construction

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all iced drink dispensers provide a separate compartment for ice?

No, not all of these products feature a separate ice compartment. Some iced drink dispensers are just a big drink container with a spigot on the bottom. Either type will allow your guests to come and go for drink refills as they wish, but only one will prevent those drinks from getting watered down as the night goes on.

What should I do if fruit gets caught in my iced drink dispenser’s spigot?

It’s become a popular trend to put pieces of fruit into iced drink dispensers along with whatever drink you are serving. The fruit infuses your beverage with sweet notes of fruity goodness. But those flavorful add-ins can lead to clogs in your spigot. Fortunately, this problem is usually fairly easy to solve. First, you should try picking up the dispenser and carefully shaking the fruit out of the spigot. If that doesn’t work, you can try sticking a knife or fork into the spigot from the inside to shimmy it out. As a last resort, you may have to dump the contents of your dispenser and pull the fruit out by hand. However, don’t despair, for these kinds of clogs are usually quite easy to fix.