Clear Ice Balls Perfected

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[@Drowsyrhino1979]

Come out with a reasonably priced press I’ll I’d love to buy one!

[@turnip1stew]

Well the problem is that these presses are solid metal since they distribute temperature difference really quickly. Other cheaper materials are nowhere near as good or potentially not food safe, so the high price is stuck since the raw material its made from has a high value alone.

[@gaymohammed3137]

@@turnip1stew it's not from the raw material, there Eis only a certain audience that cares about something as useless as clear spheres and that's the higher "society" just as with apple, those company's know they can milk the simple Sheep's.

[@bitonic589]

@@gaymohammed3137 it's because they make the whole thing into one heat pipe, which is very complex to manufacture. imo it shouldn't cost $1000 but it's still pretty expensive to make

[@MrOffTrail]

Best method in my view: freeze water in a yeti or stanley cup, dump the unfrozen water & trim the clear ice plug to fit your glass if needed. Does the same as the cooler method, but takes up a hell of a lot less space in your freezer. And a cylinder contributes a negligibly small amount of additional dilution vs a sphere.

[@canorth]

I do the directional freeze method using a commercially available mold, filtered water, boiled beforehand. Every two days I make more to keep them in rotation and honestly, some turn out looking more like the $200 aluminum press than the other ones. At home, I can’t justify the freezer space of a whole cooler AND $200 for an ice press.

[@bdub420]

Ha u said balls

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

While I do generally prefer whisky neat, an ice ball is definitely the best way to chill and dilute it.

[@bitonic589]

clear ice dilutes very slow, it will only chill unless you leave it in for hours

[@cberger]

I would be interested in where to purchase this ice-mold press.

[@supercook49]

probably on amazon

[@jackwriter1908]

The Logo on the Press is really similar to the Logo from _Cocktail Chemistry,_ that being said... Probably Amazon.

[@kulebrero]

Cheapest press costs $150-200 in case you’re wondering.

[@flamingsnot2499]

Did you put a cocktail chemistry logo on that ice ball press or do you sell those? I checked the amazon link (although quickly) and didn't see it.

[@cburns458]

this was probably his test video to see if people would want it, it seems so

[@ZackKenin]

if you sold these for like, 30 dollars with your logo you could make a killing

[@unpronouncable2442]

i love it when balls come together like that

[@evsanger]

I tried to find the mold on amazon but didnt see it. Hope to buy one soon

[@5part4]

With the price of a ice ball press you could buy a ps5 goodnight

[@Lance-The-BoS-Lancer]

I could just stand outside for a few minutes and get two of them.

[@Featherblaze]

Phew, I’m fine with some bubbles :)

[@bobbicatton]

Wow, a bit of work for sure, but nice to know what works best👍 thanks😊

[@PanAndScanBuddy]

I love spheres but now I'm going to make a huge block of clear ice!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

This is actually cool!!! I make clear ice cubes using a tall insulated drink thing, but I might have to buy a press now....

[@brianmackenzie753]

if this press isnt $700 i might be interested!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I can't see the future with this crystal ice ball

[@strycian]

I find it funny how many times you said ice balls in this.

[@jimbodimbo981]

Can’t pre order the book in the UK. Is it going to be available?

[@Yousei85]

Damn, those presses are costly :/

[@Stig007]

More money too how much is an ice ball press?

[@wtconroe879]

Easier to just boil the water first, isn't it?

[@SquidGames1]

You wasted so much ice freezing it that way. Circulate the water while it freezes. Maybe with a fountain pump. Everything but the top will be clear. Then cut the block into cubes and melt them that way. No air, no bubbles, no contaminates, and no particulates. Perfect glass.

[@kingk2405]

Who has ever been to a bar who is serving crystal clear ice balls ? ...and if anybody been to that bar do you think they pay a guy to make ice balls or they are using machines or just get them from a supplier ?

[@FerociousSniper]

Lol. Balls.

[@johnkeeler123]

Too much work. Make pucks with a thermos instead. Half the steps and 90% less money in tools

[@HarryHov]

You don't need a press. Another 0

[@PM_Anthony_Albanese]

#sharts

[@danielflinton]

Balls?? Why? Just go with a gnarly shaped "cube"...Be a Man!!

[@nathanr5825]

What a tremendous waste of water for an absolutely superficial end result