Clear Ice Cube Molds - 2in Giant Ice Cube Maker, 8 Large Clear Ice Cubes for Whiskey and Cocktail with Storage Bag (Cube) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Whilst this takes a little bit of experimentation with how much to fill and how long to freeze for, this product does what it is supposed to and creates 8 large clear ice cubes with minimal fuss. Whilst the instructions said to freeze for at least 48 hours I found my freezer was much quicker (30 hours optimum.) Everything is easier to remove and the ice is clearer if it's removed from the freezer before the bottom well has time to freeze.It does take up quite a lot of room in the freezer but that is just how these products need to be designed to work effectively.All the parts feel solid and look like they will last a long time.Comes with a nice silicon bag to store the clear ice and protect it from contamination from other foods once you've made it.

It’s a lovely gadget. The ice cubes are very impressive and very big! Does it work as advertised? I’m still experimenting. I’m on my third freeze and would reckon a 95% success rate. The first batch didn’t work, having a lot of trapped bubbles in the lower third of each cube. I put this down to filling with chilled water. Possibly a mistake as this may have frozen the bottom before the air could escape. I’ve now tried straight from the tap and tepid. Both these worked a lot better, but I’m still getting a small - maybe 5mm - layer of opaque ice at the bottom of some cubes. I will try luke warm water (strange, I know!) on the next batch. The makers recommend freezing over 48 hours. Mine are well frozen in 24 hours, so perhaps a lower freezer temperature also has a bearing on success? However, I’m not about to turn mine down to find out!Not all the cubes come out perfectly formed. Air - rather than escaping through the small centre hole at the bottom of each cube mould - forms in the bottom corners. This means some cubes come out with a sizeable comer missing. Making sure the unit is placed absolutely horizontal may help, (many freezers tip slightly backwards to help the doors shut and/or the bottom basket rollers close). So a small spirit level may form part of my next session! Ridiculous? Absolutely. For crying out loud, it’s only ice! But clear ice is a complete joy. Pouring a gin and tonic - one with ordinary cloudy ice and one with a gleaming “sink the Titanic” huge crystal clear block bobbing in the bubbles with a sliver of lemon majestically riding the crest? There’s just no comparison. I swear the drink tastes better!On the other hand, what a faff. Will this Ice maker follow the path of a trillion bread makers consigned to dusty cupboards after initial enthusiastic use? Only time will tell, but right now I’m enjoying the ride.

Not usually one to add reviews to online purchases, but this has really stood out. £35 for ice cubes is of course extravagant, however, if you enjoy a good gin and tonic, or a proper old fashion/negroni, ice that cools your drink without watering it down is a must. Yes, it’s expensive, yes, it takes up a fair amount of freezer space, yes, it takes 30-40 hours to properly freeze (with the freezer set to -19 degree celsius), but the results speak for themselves: outstandingly clear ice. Would 100pct recommend.