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Food & Wine / Tyler Rowland
Whether or not clear ice really makes a difference in cocktails all night long is debatable, but one thing is for sure. Clear and cloudy ice may not really matter to the taste of a drink, but the shape of the cube affects how quickly the ice dilutes and changes the flavor of the drink.
Most cocktails require small ice cubes, but one of the best shapes for drinking a nice scotch like Macallan, or Anejo Tequila worth a sip, is spherical. And now, for just $11 on Amazon, you can add one of these spheres to your nightcap.
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buy: Samuelworld Large Sphere Ice Mold, $11 at amazon.com (originally $20)
Samuelworld’s big sphere mold creates 4 spheres every time you put it in the fridge. One of the best features of this ice cube tray is that it has a spout on the top of the mold that allows you to pour water. This makes it easy to transport from the sink to the freezer without spilling, ensuring you get the perfect sphere every time. time.
Each mold is freezer, dishwasher, and microwave safe (though I don’t know why you put them in the microwave). The plastic used is BPA-free and each sphere’s lid is a separate piece, so you can easily swap out one sphere for scotch without endangering the other three .
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Over 7,000 Amazon reviewers are obsessed with these molds because of the flavor they bring to their drinks, the ease of use, and the ease of cleaning. One reviewer wrote that they used to use the smaller option but now prefer these molds. I prefer to sip my scotch and bourbon slowly, but the bigger ice ball doesn’t melt the drink as quickly, so I can enjoy more time.”
Another added that this was their favorite thing they’ve tried, saying it’s “an easy-to-use mold of large round ice cubes for drinking on the rocks.” I have used other brands that have never made ice cubes. This is easy to use and makes a great ice cube for drinks!”
If you’re looking for a way to make your nightcap more elegant and fun, get this ice ball mold while it’s still only $11 on Amazon.