Clear Ice Maker Mold - Compact Cube Icemaker Tray for Cocktail and Whiskey Glasses - Professional Home Bar Mixology Large Craft Slow Melting Ice Molds for Chilled Cocktails

Everything was as advised

Great addition to my Bartesian.

Packaging was very nicely triple boxed. Everything appears to be included-so now the process >>>Starts! Let’s see some beautiful Ice Spheres ‼️ Will update after ice is formed 👍🏻

TL;DR: This is hands down the best ball Ice maker I have ever used. I have used multiple tray style ice makers which are difficult to fill and once frozen, they are deformed and foggy. This ice maker is extremely easy to use both on filling and taking out the ice when done. If you like larger clear Ice balls for your evening cocktail, this is a must have!Pro’s:~Super easy to fill~Super easy to take ice out~Very clear and near perfect shapeCon’s:~Large container to fit in the freezer~Only makes 2 ice balls and takes 24 hours to make.My Story:I have used several different ice makers from refrigerators to counter top portable ice makers and when it comes to cocktails, these kinds of ice melt too fast watering down the beverage and frankly don’t look good.I have tried 4 different large ice trays before this Bartesian Ice maker and I can say hands down this is the best one I’ve ever used. The other ice makers Ive used are in tray form.One kind I have is a square silicone trays that you have to fill in the sink and carefully carry over to the freezer. Lowering it into the freezer is another challenge all together. If you have a sliding shelf freezer, now you have to worry about spilling every time you open or close the freezer.Another one I have is a plastic two piece trays where you clip the top on the bottom and fill the 6 ice balls through tiny holes in the top and again, carefully walk it to the freezer. When they are done, there are usually large craters in the top and the ice is not clear at all.The Bartesian ice maker is unlike any other. You simply fill the large base unit with water up to the fill mark (which is a vertical line from the top to about 2” down) and lower the rubber piece slowly in until its flush on top. After that you can walk it over to the freezer with no worry of spilling and about 24 hours later, you have two perfect ball shaped ice cubes. Just tug the rubber handles a bit until it loosens and separate the two rubber pieces. I used Reverse Osmosis water and the balls were perfectly clear.The one negative is that the unit is quite large and you only get 2 ice balls every 24 hours. If you are hosting a party, you will need to find a place to store the ice balls and start making them several days in advance.Overall, if you want a nice clear ice ball for your cocktails, get this Bartesian ice maker and you will not be disappointed.

I’d rather get an ice maker.. I don’t like that you have to keep remembering to take the ice out

It’s only two cubes and such huge containers. The cubes are huge but if constructed properly they could have at least produced four nice size cubes.

I love my bourbon and I love good ice with it! I have put off buying one of these types of ice makers over the years for the sheer price, I was a fool to NOT buy sooner!When I first got it I opened it up and figured out how it all works. Yes the directions are not the greatest but that is what YouTube is for! I wanted to just see what the first round of ice would make without using boiled water or anything like that, just fill and let it freeze. The instructions do spell out how long toner them freeze for and that part I did follow exactly. I froze them for 33 hours. Not on the short and not on the longer end. The pictures speak for themselves! 2nd to last picture is the sphere after 30mins of sipping and outside. It is NOT cracking only the lines in between sips and temp difference. About the only negative you are going to br able to find with these spheres is the access holes top and bottom that leave a little nub or nipple, get a knife and shave it off IF it bothers you that much! Last picture is in an old school freezer where it’s on top and fridge is below. Just in the corner all by itself. As you can see in the picture I still have room in it for more food OR two of these darlings!If you are still reading this review and have not put it in your cart or bought it, please reread! It is SO well worth it! I wish I would have bought years ago!Pros: deliveres almost perfect sphere’s! See nub 😔CLEAR spheres first time with just tap water!Solid design and feel!Rubber inserts feel like they will last over time and NO FILM on ice or in drink!Takes up little space in freezer!Cons: little nub if you are that person or really picky!

This product produces legit crystal clear ice balls. They melt slowly and chill your drink great. Yes, it is a slow process (24 - 30 hours per set), but you can make them ahead of time and stock up like I do. I actually froze the first pair for about 37 hours and it still came out fine. I froze the second pair for 24 hours and they came out of the mold a little easier. It was also much quicker/easier to get the "scrap ice" from the bottom of the mold out as it wasn't completely frozen (water in the middle).Tip: use a little running water to thaw the "scrap" out from the bottom of the plastic tray instead of waiting for it to melt. Then you can refill and make more right away. Your freeze time will vary based off of the freezer being used, but the instructions say 24 - 30 hours. I'm using the deep freezer because it has more room. This isn't the smallest of molds, and it wouldn't fit under the shelf in my regular freezer.On a side note: When I first took it out of the box, I did not remove the inner plastic reservoir because I was scared I would break it; I didn't know if it was glued or what. Turns out, it is removable as the instructions mention, but is a very tight fit. Couple this with material expansion from the extreme Louisiana heat it was in during shipping, and it refused to come out. After making the first batch of ice balls though, it slid right out thanks to material contraction from the cold. Also, the balls will appear frosty until they get wet. Once wet, they're crystal clear.