Clear Ice Ball Maker - Clear Ice Cube Maker Mold BPA-free Silicone Large Sphere Ice Maker Mold Ice Cube Tray for Whiskey Cocktail Bourbon and Drinks,2 Clear Ice Cubes + 2 Clear Ice Ball

I have several of these types of ice molds, and this one does a fantastic job, plus it can make cubes and spheres. I have attached pictures of the 2 best examples that I have made. 130F is the optimal temperature for the water, although it does take longer to freeze than room temp, obviously. My only criticism is that it is NOT easy to get the ice out. You have to let it melt slightly, about 10-15 minutes, or you can't pull the mold it.

This is a nice way to easily spoil yourself. If your in to impressing someone, you can do that too.

Definitely a lot of work to get 2 mostly clear ice cubes. I use freshly distilled water slightly warmed as recommended. After 24 hours in my 8 degree F freezer, the ice is ready. You really do have to let it sit for 20-30 minutes before removing the mold from the reservoir. And it doesn't always release easily. So far my ice balls are nearly clear, but with a few air bubbles in them; not a big deal. But the ice works and looks great in my bourbon drinks. I knocked the rating by one star because I received 2 Ice Ball molds, not one ball and one cube mold as advertised. Clearly a product packaging error. Not worth returning it though as I mostly want the ice balls.

You have to wait 15-20 minutes to pull the molds out of the frame but otherwise it worked perfectly right out of the box. I started with spheres, boiled the water (out of a filter pitcher), and let it cool to 35C. Stuffed it in the freezer and 24hrs later I had (really) astonishingly clear ice spheres. I've gotten close with some of my other molds but this kit made perfect ice. I'm doing a set of cubes now and will post pics when they're done.

I use hot water from a bottled water cooler. The resulting spheres are very firm and have almost no air bubbles, sometimes none at all. This ice lasts much longer than the cloudy, cracked and blistered ice made in other moulds.Not only does this kit make round ice balls, there is also a set inside that makes square ice cubes.All in all, it's a solid piece of kitchen equipment that feels well made and although you can only make two spheres at a time, it's super easy to use and super cool!

Tried both round and square and both left a fog at the bottom of the ice.

This ice mould is compact and easy to use. There is no problem pulling the handle to remove the ice cubes and the ice at the bottom melts within an hour for a quick transfer to the freezer for a new batch. This mould is brilliant and would be perfect as a gift for a friend.

The ice maker is great quality and easy to use. Just add water to the fill line and let the ice maker sit in the freezer the next day. You have to break out the ice that forms on top but no big deal. The ice inside the mold it not too hard to retrieve. The only downside which isn't a bid deal for me is to wait a few minutes to allow the ice that forms at the bottom of the container to thaw out which is a minor inconvenience. Otherwise, it's about perfect and beats out more expensive version of this ice maker. I just keep making the ice and store it in my freezer since you can only make 2 at a time. I highly recommend it.