A process for preparing ice containing particles by preparing a liquid formulation that includes water, a glass transition temperature (Tg) elevating agent, a sweetener and a surfactant so that the formulation has a Tg of −5° C. to −15° C.; and spraying the liquid formulation into a cryogenicatmosphere that is at least 10° C. below the Tg of the formulation to form a frozen mass to form ice containing particles. These particles can be used for a variety of purposes but preferably are used for forming frozen ice drinks in a simple, rapid and convenient manner. This is particularly useful when a single serving of such drinks is desired as no special equipment to make the drink is required. The invention also relates to packaging for the ice containing particles and methods of making frozen ice drinks from the ice particles.