Cigorea Round Ice Cube Tray 1.93-Inch

The round 1.93-inch ice spheres give drinks a slower-melting alternative to ordinary cubes, helping limit dilution as you sip. The set also includes a storage bin and stainless steel tongs, so the molds are not the only pieces to find room for.

Filling is designed to be straightforward: add water to the line, press the lid into place, and freeze. The locking fit matters, water can squeeze out through the lid openings if you press it down.

For a home drink station, that means you can make a batch ahead, move the finished spheres in the bin, and use the tongs to add one to a glass of whiskey or iced coffee. Is that more useful than a basic tray? It depends on whether the round shape and included storage earn their place in your freezer.

Best use cases

These molds make the most sense for drinks where a large, round piece of ice is part of the experience: whiskey, bourbon, cocktails, coffee, lemonade, or soda. The maker says the spheres melt 1.6–2 times slower than square cubes, particularly in whiskey drinks, that comparison is a stated product claim, not a guarantee for every glass or serving condition.

For a small gathering, you could fill the molds in advance, keep the spheres in the supplied bin, then use the tongs to serve them without handling each one. The set is also intended for cooking and entertaining, though the listed details focus most clearly on drinks. It’s a great fit if you want round ice and a storage container in one set rather than a basic tray alone.

Product specs

The set includes two BPA-free ice molds, a storage bin, and one stainless steel tong. Each mold measures 7.3 x 4.3 x 2.2 inches, and the product name lists 1.93-inch spheres. The maker describes the mold as rigid and says the kit can make 12 round ice spheres, the listing does not clarify whether that count is for one mold or both together.

To use it, fill to the marked line, attach the lid, and press firmly on all four corners so the two parts lock. Excess water may escape through the lid holes. For release, open the lid and twist opposite corners, the maker suggests letting the mold sit at room temperature for 3–4 minutes, or placing it in warm water for 10–15 seconds, to make opening easier. A quick rinse is given as the cleaning method, but no dishwasher-safe claim is provided.

Where it shines

The main distinction is the shape and release approach. Compared with a flexible silicone tray that you squeeze cavity by cavity, this rigid design is meant to release its spheres by twisting the corners. That may appeal if you prefer a more structured mold and want to store finished ice in the included bin. Stackable molds also give the set a tidier storage plan when they are not in use.

There is a small handling trade-off: the lid needs to be pressed evenly, and the maker recommends allowing time for the mold to loosen before twisting. If you want quick single-cube access with minimal setup, a standard open tray is a simpler approach. Better avoided if you need a clearly stated dishwasher-safe mold or exact per-mold capacity, since those details are not provided here.

Buying verdict

Choose this Cigorea set if round ice, slower-melting drink ice, and a dedicated bin and tong are useful for your home bar or occasional hosting. Its value is in the complete serving setup, not just the molds. If you mainly need everyday cubes for water or want a tray with less filling and release fuss, a conventional cube tray may suit that routine better. The 12-sphere capacity detail is worth checking before choosing if batch size will determine whether the set works for your gatherings.