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(More customer reviews)Big cubes are the latest trend in high-end cocktail bars because of their slower melt rate (less surface area) and curious look. This is a great home version that produces gorgeous 2x2 cubes. It does take a bit more effort to extract the cubes from the rubbery silicone material than traditional trays -- you have to sort of stretch and push them out -- but for big cubes it's actually advantageous to carefully slide them out this way, rather than "cracking" them out and risking fractures. You'll get the hang of it.
The BIG problem I had with this initially was that the cubes produced white "floaties" in the drink that left a rather waxy residue on the glass(!). I'm not making this up! What the heck are those? I googled it and it appears that this is a problem that some people experience with silicone trays. The best theory I found was that it's related to the effect silicone has on freezing certain types of water, perhaps condensing minerals on the surface of the cubes. It's just a theory. But I figured out a workaround which I am happy to share with the internet via this amazon review. If you experience this, just RINSE the cubes briefly before you drop them in the drink, and it will wash off the white reside. All good! I love my big cubes now.
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Add this jumbo-size ice-cube tray to any kitchen collection for a fun and unexpected twist on keeping drinks chilled. Great for practical and party uses alike, the brightly colored tray makes six giant 2-inch cubes of ice, frozen juice blocks, flavored mixers, berry-infused frozen spritzers, and other creative coolers. Alternately, fill it with unused vegetable broth, baby formula, applesauce, and other leftovers to create easy-to-thaw portions while reducing waste. Constructed of flexible food-grade silicone that easily releases its contents, the tray also firmly holds its shape to turn out perfectly squared cubes, and its wide rim makes it simple to fill, transport, and pull from the freezer. Furthermore, because the frozen cubes feature larger surface areas than traditional ice cubes, they melt more slowly--which means beverages stay colder longer with less dilution. While safe for use in the dishwasher, the manufacturer also recommends regularly hand washing the tray with a diluted water-and-vinegar solution to prevent freezer-caused odors. The jumbo-size ice-cube tray comes in a variety of colors and measures 7-2/7 by 6-1/4 by 2 inches.
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