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Kikkerland Reusable Ice Cube
Reusable ice cubes
Cool duel: real ice or reusable cubes?
24.7.2023
Translation: machine translated
Ice, ice, baby - or would you prefer reusable freezer cubes? The latter are increasingly in demand. But the moulds for traditional ice cubes are also becoming more creative. Which do we like better? My colleague and I disagree.
Co-author: Anne FischerMelt in the mouth: it's no longer just the traditional ice cubes made from frozen water. Reusable cubes are now also conquering cocktail glasses and long drinks. But can they keep up with the conventional cooling method using "real" ice cubes? I had a little exchange of opinions with my colleague Anne Fischer from our editorial team.
Maike: an advocate of reusable ice cubes
I'm quite a slow drinker. Especially when it comes to cocktails and soft drinks. The disadvantage? More water, less flavour. Because classic, dissolving ice cubes are the nemesis of every slow and careful drinker: they turn a delicious Gin Basil Smash into a watered-down cocktail copy. I'm all the more excited about the reusable ice cubes that are increasingly cooling down the drinks scene.
Source: Maike Jensen
I think the coloured cubes are a little eye-catcher, put you in a good mood and are often better at cooling than the melting original. Have a look in the shop. We don't just have normal cubes there. We also have long sticks that you can place directly in the wine or champagne bottle:
Anne: An advocate of classic ice cubes
Reusable ice cubes? What exactly is that? I'm pretty sure that ice cube packs have always been reusable: You take an ice cube tray, fill it with water and put the whole thing in the freezer. The next morning you have ice cubes - you can use the container again afterwards. There are now even really creative moulds:
In addition, where are the ice cube moments with reusable plastic cubes? Who doesn't want to rekindle childhood memories every now and then and fish an ice cube out of the glass and suck it? And what if the Coke is already empty, but the ice cubes are still there? That's right, you'll usually be looking forward to a sip of cold water as soon as they've melted.
And what's your favourite? Let me know in the comments. No matter which cooling option you choose: You can find all ice cubes and freezer moulds here.
Cover picture: Maike Jensen
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