A Reddit post showing Aldi selling boxes of “frozen ice cubes” for $4.99 has gone viral, leaving shoppers wondering whether the product is genius or completely unnecessary.
The post, shared on the Aldi subreddit, featured boxes labeled “Crystal Clear Frozen Ice Cubes” sitting in a freezer section alongside frozen treats. Each box contains four large 1.8-inch ice cubes and advertises “ultra pure” and “slow melting” ice.
The original poster jokingly asked: “Thoughts on the new Aldi ice cubes? Are they yummy?”
The post quickly exploded, racking up thousands of upvotes as Reddit users debated the concept of paying for ice cubes when most people can make them at home.
Aldi shoppers debate whether premium ice cubes are worth buying
While some commenters initially thought the product was a joke, others pointed out that crystal-clear cocktail ice has become increasingly popular among whiskey and cocktail enthusiasts.
Several users explained that clear ice is difficult to make at home because most household freezers create cloudy cubes filled with trapped air bubbles.
Many shoppers defended the product, saying it targets people who are looking for large, slow-melting cubes for bourbon, whiskey, and mixed drinks.
Others weren’t convinced.
Some compared the product to paying for bottled water, while others joked that Aldi had finally found a way to sell something people already have in their freezer.
“I get some people think it’s a joke, but I also remember when people thought bottled water was a joke,” one user commented.
The product’s packaging claims the cubes are designed to melt more slowly than standard ice, helping keep drinks cold without watering them down as quickly. At $4.99 for four cubes, however, some shoppers questioned whether the convenience justified the price.
Despite the jokes, plenty of Reddit users admitted they were curious enough to try them, with several saying they’d likely buy a box for entertaining guests or special occasions.
“Are these the perfectly clear ones you get at nicer bars? If so, I’m interested,” replied one user.
The viral ice cube debate is far from the only Aldi product getting shoppers talking this month. The retailer recently embraced the blind box craze with a limited-time giveaway offering free mystery boxes packed with snacks, protein products, fiber-focused foods, and surprise grocery items, with supplies disappearing within minutes of each daily release.
