Silicone Ice Molds Set of 2 - Circle Ice Cube Molds for Large Round Ice Balls - Ideal Sphere Shaped Big Ice Balls for Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch, and Other Drinks - Includes Extra Cocktail Recipes

Standard for all my reviews: When reviewing products, I always remain objective and honest about the product or service. I always review with information that I feel others would like to know about the product as I always assume what I'm writing will influence for or against the purchase. I always try to go above and beyond surface characteristics and input into quality, value and application. Most importantly, I end the review with an answer as to whether I'd purchase the product again which I believe is the most critical question pertaining to the item. To manufacturers: Want me to review your items? Just let me know! Practice makes perfect on these, at least for me. Firstly, I tend to not read instructions much and should have. More than anything, just keep two things in mind: 1) Note the fill lines. If you don't, you will not get result you are happy with. The lines are about right but you can fill even just a bit less if desired. 2) Best results with purified water. I tried boiling the water as recommended by others but the results still weren't nice, clear, ice balls. The purified water makes for very clear ice, sometimes with fissures and/or cracks but each is a like a snowflake, unique and I like the 'flaws' in each one. After using bottled water and following the fill-line instructions, I'm not getting really good looking ice balls for my scotch. It's a really nice upscale touch if you are having guests over. Sometimes peeling the enclosure away from the ice balls is a bit tricky but the more you do it, the easier it gets. I'm now keeping 4-6 finished ice balls on hand at all times in a baggy with two more ready to go in the molds. Highly recommend these little guys and may get another set. Great job Cuzzina!

I'm a fan of conversation pieces myself.. and this is just something you don't see enough of. Perfectly round balls of ice. Its really fun to bust these out for parties or casual drinks. I'm writing this review because I feel like this could be used for even more fun activities , for example.. I'm working on making some flavored ice balls too. Next week I'm going to fill one with my favorite fruit juice and see what happens. If it goes well maybe I'll throw in a strawberry or 2 all sliced up! Its actually a fun little thing.. even though it's just filling up a ball to make ice , the kids love it. They like helping and taking the ice out. Oh I almost forgot how funny it was to watch my ferret react to one of them. He thought it was a toy until he realized he could drink it! I really wanted to let everyone know how cool of an experience I'm having and I really didn't expect it. I have been wanting some ice molds like this for years but I couldn't find them anywhere. Its just one of those products I've only seen in a few places at random times and thought "Hey I need some of those!" ; They are very easy to use , well made and very durable. They are made of 100% FDA grade Silicone. And they take up almost no room in the freezer. The box was even nice and compact. A well designed and unexpectedly fun product :) The shipping was on time if not earlier than expected as well. Really no complaints on the ordering or the end product. Will purchase again from this seller =) Thanks Cuzzina for making my kitchen activities with the kids a bit more fun. They want to fill one up everyday lol.

This is a great idea and very inventive. However I don't see how they are any different than ice cubes. Except they are round. Sure it didn't melt as quickly as an ice cube but it still melted. I do like that you only need one for a glass as they are rather large sphere molds. I think that if someone wanted to take the time and spend an amount of money it would be great for an entertainer. The product isn't something that the run of the mill household would utilize. These would also serve well in hotter climates. As I said before great idea, just not what I had expected originally. Updated - So after a couple more uses I have found these to be very useful in many ways and also a great benefit. First I will start with the benefit. I have always had a problem putting ice cubes in my drink because most of the time the ice cubes will hold the smell of the freezer. I so disliked taking a drink and smelling my freezer. YUK! These molds do not have that smell so i can put them in my drink and enjoy an ice cold drink without the smell. Now for the many uses. My kids immediately asked if we could fill them with juice and make juice pops. We did and with a popsicle stick that fits nicely in the hole you have a juice fruit popsicle. We did lemonade with bits of strawberry. I was worried at first the silicone would hold the smell of the juice, but if you wash immediately afterward there is no problem. I also froze some lemon juice in water so I could have my lemon water. I put it in my water bottle. It was AMAZING! These ice molds have a great many uses. The ideas are limitless really. Get creative. I am going to be purchasing a separate set for my husband. He loves iced coffee, so I will have his own set to freeze coffee in for his daily iced coffee drink. Enjoy them..