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Here's a video of the ball in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwhVz_y8m0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwhVz_y8m0 The ice press sells for $700 to $1

• MaxGabriel 12y ago
  I haven't used one myself to confirm the quality, but Cocktail Kingdom (which comes highly recommended + I know from experience sells great bar products) has them for $150 for 55mm models and $300 for 70mm models. Williams Sonoma is likely adding a huge markup.
• aleem 12y ago
  Whats wrong with just using a round mold http://www.amazon.com/Ice-Ball-Maker-Premium-Silicone/dp/B00CKH8ITQ http://www.amazon.com/Ice-Ball-Maker-Premium-Silicone/dp/B00... ?
  • MaxGabriel 12y ago
    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).
    • joncrocks 12y ago
      They work better with filtered and double/triple boiled water. Or you could go for a pricier option such as http://www.wintersmiths.com/ http://www.wintersmiths.com/ (which uses directional freezing).