Re:Ice Balls
by aleem on Monday January 19, 2015 @02:12AM
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Whats wrong with just using a round mold http://www.amazon.com/Ice-Ball-Maker-Premium-Silicone/dp/B00... ?
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Re:Ice Balls
by MaxGabriel on Monday January 19, 2015 @02:21AM
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Quoting from bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler's recent book:
> My experience using these has resulted in more than a few cracked ice balls, whose deep fissures essentially increase the surface area of the ice ball, negating any benefits in that department.
I had pretty much the same experience with my molds (I was using the Tovolo brand, rather than the one you linked to, though).
They work better with filtered and double/triple boiled water.
Or you could go for a pricier option such as http://www.wintersmiths.com/ (which uses directional freezing).