MARKS and Spencer is selling giant ice balls “perfect for Christmas cocktails” – but shoppers are divided.
M&S fans have been itching to try the the retailer’s new slow melting giant ice balls in their festive drinks.
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A bag of six ice globes will set you back £3 – leaving some people on social media divided.
Commenting on a picture of the ice balls posted by NewFoodUK on Instagram, shoppers were quick to comment.
One person said: “Cost of living crisis and you’re selling ice balls for £3!”
While another wrote: “Ah yes, let me go and spend £3 for some frozen water – that seems like a brilliant idea.”
And a third added: “Ridiculous price to pay for some frozen water.”
But others think that the ice balls are the perfect Christmas cocktail essential.
One shopper said: “They look so good!”
Another M&S commented: “I need to get these for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.”
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You can find tour closest M&S by using the locator tool on its website.
The ice balls are only available in store, and cannot be bought online through Ocado.
The Sun couldn’t find any other giant ice balls like these ones at M&S, but you could try using a mould instead.
Amazon sells a single giant ice ball mould £6.99 and Dunelm sells a tray of six moulds for £6.
While these are a bit more pricey than than buying a bag from M&S, it could be worth spending a little more as the mould are reusable.
So if you think you’ll put them to good use, you may want to consider investing.
Do always keep an eye out for better deals we may have missed – there is never a bad time to bag a bargain.
As we get closer to the big day prices might go down as well as shops begin to clear their stock.
It always pays to compare prices so you know you’re getting the best deal.
Prices can also vary day to day what deals are on at the time and remember you might pay for delivery if you’re ordering online.
You can compare prices on websites like Google shopping.
Meanwhile, Home Bargains has some other popular Christmas items available at the moment including this cardboard present sleigh.
Plus, some retailers have already launched early “Boxing Day” sales with up to 70% off.
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