Here is a great life hack.  If you do not need ice for your drinks, then put something else in there.  Like candy!  Of course you can put fruit or mochi or anything else that is small and taste good either frozen or just thawed.  I can see berries or grapes as well.  I wonder if you can get creampuffs small enough for this?  Remember the ice-holder is sitting in the freezer just like anything else, so even if you do not easy something frozen, its a quick way to get a bit of something, nuke it warm and there you go.  This guy in the video is a genius.

BTW, unless intended, do NOT use the Crush setting.  You will be cleaning the crusher blades soon after.