The ClearlyFrozen® Best (4.6 Stars) & Most (10 2” Cubes) Clear Ice Tray

I’ve tried countless clear ice methods that are always too bulky, don’t fit well in my freezer, low capacity (one to 4 cubes), and frankly just a pain in the rear. I stumbled on this particular tray 4 years ago that yields 8 cubes through a simple process and decided to give it a shot. Boy am I glad I did! It’s a very basic design - a foam insulation outer shell, a plastic bin that fits snugly inside of it, and a rubber mold with holes that allow water to go through to the bin. It’s the same concept as the cooler method, but you don’t have to chisel the pieces out nor remove the cloudy bottom. Admittedly I’m not the most patient person nor am I the person that will plan my day around ice cube making. The instructions provide optimal timeframes to make removal of the mold and ice easiest, but I often find myself forgetting about it or just being too lazy to address. I’ve discovered a couple of tricks to mitigate this. If it does freeze completely over you can run some cool water under the lip of the mold to create separation from the bin where it’ll eventually slide out as an ice block. From there you simply run the large block on the bottom under hot water until you can break pieces off. Then push the cubes out as you normally would. The biggest risk behind this is clumsiness… Sadly, a few months ago my brother in law decided to try this process after we’d gone through a tray and a my reserves paired with some brown tater water. Instead of sliding the ice block out of the bin he managed to get the bin out of the foam and immediately dropped it in my sink causing the bin to crack. Before buying another one I saw the ClearlyFrozen logo and looked them up. I emailed to see if I could purchase a spare bin rather than buying the whole thing again. I received a response from Jim very quickly asking for my address where he graciously shipped me another one within a week and refused to let me pay for it. Because of that I went and bought another one on the spot as a backup. Over the years I’ve recommended these to friends, family, and random people at bars/restaurants. I’ve even gifted a few. This is an easy and inexpensive present that will bring joy and class to your “on the rocks” experiences for years to come. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants beautiful, clear ice for their drinks or even something that lasts a crazy amount of time in a Stanley cup (my wife uses them regularly). One thing to note: I did accidentally buy one that isn’t made by this company once. The others are NOT the same quality. They’re comparably priced as well. Trust me, this is the one to buy.

These molds are fantastic for a wide variety of uses. These cubes are great for rocks drinks. They make a good drink look great, not to mention it melts significantly slower than an equally large but less clear cube. The clarity makes layers of difference. They’re also great to get creative with. With them being clear, the ability to freeze things in them presents itself and that opens up a world of possibilities. They also make spear molds that are awesome and I’ve experimented with both. Just freeze 1/4-1/2 the mold, put whatever you want to freeze on top and then top with more water. Voilà, you’ve got awesome ice for cocktails (perfect for milk punches or other clear drinks). The customer support is also amazing as many others have noted. Quick to respond and replace any damaged/missing items. I lost two sets of the styrofoam and plastic containers and they replaced both without a question, free of charge. Great support and a great company to support. With all that being said, there are a couple minor flaws I’d like to note that should not deter you at all from buying this product. 1. In my experience, if you fill the molds too close to the top, they tend to spill a lil over the sides. This can make more for a minor, icy mess in your freezer. I’ve tried filling it a lil less but that can result in less than ideally-perfect shaped squares, somewhat short, but still useable and serviceable. Ultimately not a huge deal and I’ve discovered a method to work around it. If you let the top freeze just enough to create a thin layer, you can then top that right up to the lip and it won’t spill over. Only issue then is there’s a thin, cloudy layer where that initial top froze. It gets more noticeable the longer you initially freeze so try to top it off as soon as possible, around 2 hours or so after putting it in the freezer. 2. On the contrary to all that, there seems to often be 1-2 cubes out of the 10 that freeze too high and make excessively tall cubes. I know water/ice expands as it freezes so that explains it but it’s one little caveat that can be tricky. If nothing else, it allows one the opportunity to practice ice carving if they have the interest. With just a couple tools, you could trim it down to the perfect size. I’ve practiced that a bit with those overgrown cubes along with the large cloudy block on bottom, so that’s another benefit really of this mold. Although it’s made so you don’t have to cut any ice, you still can with that “throwaway” piece if you want to! I’ve tried to make extra cubes, or even diamonds, with that big block so it’s a nice piece to utilize. All things considered, quality, price, customer support, this has got to be one of, if not THE best product in it’s category for a still pretty new market. There’s still not a ton of (affordable, convenient) clear ice options, especially not at the output that these allow. I’m making all this ice for 3 busy bars and four of these sets allows me to keep them stocked from week to week. Not only great for the home enthusiast, this should be a consideration for professional bars as well.

I love cocktails, Old Fashioneds, Boulevardiers, and Negronis in particular. In my opinion, those and other cocktails are best with the right kind of ice--a single, large, crystal clear ice cube or ball. These kinds of ice cubes have become popular because the ice has no air in it, so it will melt slower, keeping a drink properly chilled, but without quickly melting and diluting a fine sipping cocktail. I wanted to have this kind of ice for cocktails at home. I did a lot of reading about how to make it, and what kind of molds work best. Most of the reviews I read pointed to the Clearly Frozen ice cube maker. I purchased one here on Amazon, and have made four batches of ice with it. Each and every time, the result has been perfectly clear cubes!!! The set consists of a silicone tray that the ice is formed in, along with a larger translucent plastic tray that the silicone tray rests in. In turn, the large plastic tray rests in an open-cell foam box. DO NOT throw the foam box away! It is an integral part of the ice making process, it is not packing material! You set the plastic tray in the foam box, fill it about halfway to the top with water, then set the silicone tray on top. Then, top up the silicone tray with water. There are two fill line markings in the silicone tray. I find that for best results and cube shape, fill the silicone tray to within about 3/16" to 1/4" below the top line. If you fill it all the way to the top fill line, you get a cube that's more rectangular than square. There are holes in the bottom of each of the compartments of the silicone tray to equalize the level of water in the tray. Once filled with water, set it in your freezer. I find I need to keep the tray in the freezer for at least twenty hours in order for the freezing process to fully complete. Twenty-two to Twenty-four hours is about optimum. The holes in the bottom of the silicone tray also facilitates the clarifying process that causes the ice to freeze clear. As the water freezes, air in the water is forced downward, out the holes, into the larger plastic tray. You do NOT have to use distilled water to get clear ice. Plain tap water works perfectly fine. Once the ice is frozen, run warm water over the outside of the plastic box. This will help to loosen it from the silicone ice tray. When the tray comes out, it will also be attached to a large block of ice that was in the plastic box. I knock around the block with the handle of a butter knife to loosen it from the silicone tray. After you've played with it a few times, you'll figure out what works best for getting it loose. It really is easy to do! When you get the silicone tray loose, just bend and twist on it a bit to loosen the ice from the molds. I find that a plain set of metal salad tongs, used carefully, works great for extracting the cubes from the mold. I put them in a large ziploc bag and store them in the freezer for my favorite libations. This ice maker is a bit large, 12"L x 6"W x 6"H, so you may need to clear some space in your freezer to accommodate it. But, it makes ten large cubes at a time, as opposed to a lot of other units that make only one, two, or four cubes. One or two batches, and you'll have enough ice for just about any gathering you might have. It comes with instructions on how to make the ice, which I've pretty much described here. At the time I purchased this on Amazon, the price was $39.99. Definitely not cheap, but it works EXACTLY like it should, and after a few times making ice, I think most folks will feel that it's money well spent. ***THIS IS THE ONE TO GET!!!!!***

Had this for just about a year now, and it meets my expectations - the ice is truly crystal clear, and clear ice melts WAY more slowly than 'regular' cloudy ice, besides looking so much better in drinks. It takes a bit of getting used to, and requires a solid 10-12 hours to get the cubes really frozen. But the work required is worth the result. After trying a lot of things/solutions - this works, but if you don't want to put in the effort, stay away and be happy with cloudy ice. Like it so much that I just ordered a sleeve for the smaller cubes and will be turning off my refrigerator automatic ice maker.

The ClearlyFrozen High Capacity (10 x 2 Inch) Home Clear Ice Cube Tray/Ice Cube Maker has been a solid addition to my home bar setup. Overall, it delivers on its promise of producing clear, high-quality ice cubes, but I did encounter a minor issue when it came to removing the cubes from the tray. Firstly, I must commend the tray's design and capacity. The 10 x 2 inch tray allows for the creation of a substantial amount of ice cubes, which is perfect for parties and gatherings. The clear ice cubes it produces are visually appealing and enhance the presentation of drinks. The process of filling the tray and placing it in the freezer is straightforward, and the recommended 24-hour freezing time is reasonable. The tray's silicone construction is durable and easy to clean, which is a definite plus. However, my main difficulty with this ice cube tray was the removal of the ice cubes once they were fully frozen. The cubes tended to stick to the tray, making it somewhat challenging to extract them without damaging their shape. It required some twisting and tapping of the tray to loosen the cubes, which could be a bit frustrating at times. To mitigate this issue, I found that running the bottom of the tray under warm water for a few seconds helped loosen the cubes and made them easier to release. Nonetheless, I believe there is room for improvement in the tray's design to ensure smoother cube removal. Despite the slight inconvenience with cube extraction, I still find the ClearlyFrozen High Capacity Ice Cube Tray to be a reliable option for producing clear ice cubes at home. The clarity and size of the cubes are impressive, and they melt slower, which means less dilution of drinks. In conclusion, I rate this product four stars due to the minor difficulty in removing the ice cubes from the tray. However, if you're willing to invest a little extra effort in releasing the cubes, this ice cube tray is an excellent choice for creating clear, high-capacity ice cubes that elevate your beverage experience.

I’ve only used this ice system once, but was extremely successful and felt compelled to write a review. It is relatively easy to use, and it comes with very detailed instructions. The finish quality of the system is not as flashy as other products out there; it’s simply a no-frills clear ice maker. Ice removal for me was easy after 20 hours, mainly because the cubes weren’t fully frozen in the tray (95% there). I plan to stay around this timeframe, though, given my success. I can see the foam part lacking durability since it is fully exposed, but have no actual evidence to back that up. It does happen to be a bit bulky in the freezer, but once the cubes are finished, you can put them in the bag that comes with the system. Overall, very impressed!

Message I sent the company: I just pulled my first block out of the tray and I have to tell you — I'm blown away. I've been making old fashioneds for years and have tried a few of the gimmicky "clear ice" gadgets along the way. This is the first one that actually delivered. Perfectly clear, perfectly square, and the whole process was about as foolproof as it gets. A few things I appreciated that clearly came from someone actually using the product and not just designing it: - The foam box / removable liner design. I read your note about why you skipped the hard shell, and after one cycle I get it. No timing required, and the liner slid right out. - The hot water trick on the seam worked exactly as described. - The insert with the tips (tempering the ice, the calcium film explanation) answered questions before I even had them. I'm already eyeing a second tray, and the Collins spears have my attention for tall drinks. Please do put me on the list for the spheres. Mostly I just wanted to say thanks. It's rare that a product does exactly what it says it will, and rarer still that the company behind it seems to actually care whether it works for you.

First review on here, and that is because I am just so blown away by this product. I run a cocktail bar, and though I wish we had the space and resources for a cline bell system, we just don't. I have not been blown away by 2" cubes made from molds - they are fine for home but not in a commercial setting imo. I have tried many methods over the years and most are either too time or space consuming. But when I went into a local restaurant and ordered a cocktail, I was amazed by the 2" cube in the glass. I asked the manager how the heck he managed to pull this off - it was clearly not from a mold, no pun intended, and I was curious if there was someone distributing cline bell cut ice in the area. He showed me the Clearly Frozen tray and I couldn't believe it. It seemed too good to be true. There are many products on the market that claim to make quality cubes, but it's mostly marketing, so I was suspicious. But I did the due diligence and read about the product. When I saw an endorsement from Camper English, I felt very excited. I ordered my Clearly Frozen tray on a Monday, and by Wednesday I had beautiful, clear, and perfectly square 2" cubes. It is very easy to use if you follow the instructions carefully. I had a question about storage and their customer service was quick and helpful. This product is fantastic. Whether you are a home bartender or a professional, it will give you what you need. The dilution rates are what you would expect in a professional environment and everything about the design is well thought out. I am going to order more to ramp up my production and I can not wait for their collins spears to be available. If this seems over the top, consider that for a great cocktail there is nothing more important than water and ice. This will take your cocktails to the next level both aesthetically and functionally. One hack I will share is that to store the cubes after you make them, they fit perfectly in a cardboard 6 pack sleeve from Q (separate shout out but Q makes the best tonics and mixers on the market) and cut the sleeves down to 2" height and then they are stackable. If you are making this for a bar, you will obviously need a freezer, but if you are serious about ice you probably already have one.

It takes a while to get the process right, but once you do it produces consistent, pretty clear cubes. They aren't perfectly clear, but much better than normal. For me, I found it needs 19 hours in the freezer (+/- 1 hour). You don't want to under or over freeze or your results will suffer. When I got it, I started off partially pre-filling the plastic liner, dropping in the blue mold and finish filling the blue mold. I eventually got tired of it you have to keep checking the level and topping up the individual cubes until it was right. Too fiddly for me. I've found that filling the liner to about 1/4" from the top, then dropping in the mold works best. Once I got this figured out, it all became a piece of cake. I like watching it sink & fill up to the perfect level. It actually doesn’t take long to sink and it makes the process very simple. I don't seem to be getting the "tall" cubes any more, the cubes are frozen through and haven't had a chance for much air to make them less clear. I'm happy with it and Jim, the owner of the business, really seems to care about his product and customers.

game changer

Works like a magic. Just use normal tap water, for freezing, the mould actually takes a good 20-24 hrs. But overall the process us very easy & satisfying. Can even control the size of cubes, instead of 2x2” by adjusting water level, can produce a bit smaller cubes as well.

As a guy who not only likes to drink a nice Negroni, Old Fashioned or Sazerac but also enjoys an appealing presentation of these drinks I needed - yes, NEEDED - large clear ice cubes. I purchased and used a similar product before but the results were never as perfect as they were supposed to be. Living in Germany is nice but as a Cocktail gadget lover you sometimes struggle. So after many tests with my former ice cube tray the results were okayish but the left a bit to be desired. That's why I ordered the Clearly Frozen tray. I am still trying to find the right timing for the best results. As you can see in the pictures the cubes of my first attempt were not complete. But they were very clear, no inclusion, no air bubbles, as it should be. I use filtered water and my freezer is set to -16°C. As mentioned before I am still checking out the sweet spot but the results so far are much better than with the other tray I used before. The Negroni on the third pic contains a complete crystal clear ice cube. Yes, I'm an ice nerd and I love it!

I don't make perfectly clear cubes with this, perhaps I'm not doing everything quite right, but they're good enough for me and I've been using it regularly for over a year. The cubes are great for gently bringing out the full flavour of cask strength whisky. The mold finally split after 15 months, but I emailed the supplier and they're sending me a replacement, so I'm very happy with that.