Eight 2.5 inch ice spheres at a time, and they twist right out
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- anyone who drinks spirits neat or slowly, home bartenders, and iced coffee drinkers who hate dilution
- Skip if
- These freeze cloudy like normal ice, not the crystal-clear spheres you see in cocktail bars, which need a directional-freezing setup
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A tray-style mold that freezes eight 2.5 inch ice spheres at once, sized for a rocks glass. You pour water straight into the tray with no funnel, and a twist-release mechanism pops the whole batch out instead of making you pry each ball loose. The edges are built thicker specifically so twisting does not hurt your hands, and a conical bump under each cavity helps release. Stack two trays and you have 16 spheres ready. Large spheres have far less surface area than cubes, so they melt slowly and keep whiskey or a cocktail from watering down over a long pour. Best fit: anyone who drinks spirits neat or slowly, home bartenders, and iced coffee drinkers who hate dilution.
Pros
- Twist release frees all eight spheres at once instead of prying them out individually
- Thicker tray edges mean you can twist hard without hurting your hands
- Eight spheres per tray, so two trays give you 16 without a second freezer run
- Big spheres melt slowly enough to finish a pour without dilution
Cons
- These freeze cloudy like normal ice, not the crystal-clear spheres you see in cocktail bars, which need a directional-freezing setup
Frequently asked questions
Does this make crystal clear ice?
No. This is a standard freezer mold, so the spheres come out cloudy in the center like regular ice cubes. Clear ice requires a directional-freezing mold that forces the cloud into a discard section, which is a different and usually pricier product.
How big are the ice balls, and will they fit a normal glass?
Each sphere is about 2.5 inches across. That fits a standard rocks or old fashioned glass with room around it, but it will not fit a narrow highball or a coupe.
Is the mold silicone?
The maker describes it as an upgraded food-grade material that is stronger and more rigid than plain silicone. The added rigidity is what makes the twist-release work, since a floppy silicone tray cannot transmit the twist.
How long do the spheres take to freeze?
Expect a normal full freeze cycle, roughly 4 to 6 hours in a typical home freezer. Large spheres take noticeably longer than small cubes because of the volume of water.
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