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MiaoWoof 2.5" Stainless Steel Crystal Large Clear Ice Ball Maker on sale for
$9.99.
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Features:- Freeze the mold in refrigerator for about 20 hours to obtain fully clear ice balls
- Made of BPA-free environmentally friendly silicone
- Vacuum-insulated stainless steel cup body features internal insulator that eliminates air and impurities
- Utilizes one-way freezing technology making the 2.5-inch round ice cube completely clear
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This clear ice mold is aimed at making crystal clear cubes or balls for cocktails, with the insulated top down freezing design helping push air out so the ice comes out clearer than standard cloudy molds. The clear ice is described as denser, slower melting, and better looking, which adds a strong wow factor for hosting. The 2.5 inch size is also called out as larger than typical 2 inch molds. The main caveat is that clarity depends heavily on the water used, and the bulky insulated build takes up more freezer space and freezes slowly.
The ice maker can create crystal-clear ice balls that improve drink presentation for hosting guests.
The insulated top-down freezing design can force air out the bottom, producing crystal-clear ice cubes.
The 2.5-inch size can fit smaller glassware such as Glencairn glasses.
The design can help clear ice last longer and melt slower by making denser, more uniform ice.
Silicone ice cube molds like this can produce cloudy ice rather than clear ice.
Clear ice clarity can depend heavily on water quality rather than the mold alone.
The insulated design can take up more freezer space and may require a full day to freeze.
The 2.5-inch ice size can be smaller than the larger ice shown in comparisons, which may feel like false advertising.
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I have a couple clear ice cube/ball makers. They really elevate the experience of having a nice drink, in my opinion, and add to the "wow" factor if you host guests. If I was buying one today, I would buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Ice-...r=1-8&th=1
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1) regular uninsulated molds make cloudy ice: the cloud is actually air bubbles trapped since water is freezing from all directions at once
2) regular ice will crack when you pour in your drink because it doesn't have uniform strength throughout the sphere
3) the clear ice just last longer (more dense) and looks better. this is the difference between a good drink vs a great drink
4) other insulated molds usually make 4 cubes or spheres at once. since it has to be insulated, it's like putting a lunch box in your freezer and takes up tons of space.
These usually take a full day to freeze, just pop them into a ziplock after you're done. I like to have 3 or 4 on hand all the time.
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