a misting system utilizing spent ice comprises a portable housing and an inner frame . the inner frame is secured inside the housing and is configured to receive ice and at least one of food and beverage . the inner frame has an outlet for passing the melted ice . a lid is provided for selectively enclosing the inner frame . the system includes a pump . the pump is inside the portable housing , and is in communication with the inner frame outlet and an outlet of the portable housing . the pump is configured to pump melted ice from the inner frame to the outlet of the portable housing for use as mist .