A drinking container (10) including a cup body (11) that receives a liquid, such as water that is solidified. The cup body (11) has an upper rim (14) upon which there is secured a lid assembly (15). The lid assembly (15) includes a lid body (16) that projects inwardly of the body (11) so as to form a cavity in the solidified liquid. A lid top (17) extends across the top of the body (16). In use of the above container (10) the lid assembly (15) is removed thereby exposing a hollow (19) that would typically receive an alcoholic based beverage.