This Viral Nugget Ice Maker is 20% Off Right Now

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There is just something indescribable about chewing on nugget ice in comparison to a traditional hard cube. These spherical cubes are easier to chew on because they're made with compacted ice flakes, helping to retain the original flavor of your favorite beverages. The ice melts more evenly, too, so it won't water down your drink as fast. (Okay, maybe it can be described.) Thanks to the obsession with Sonic/pellet/nugget ice, there are more countertop ice makers on the market than ever before—and Amazon has tons of deals on them.

If you're the New Year's Eve party host this year, you know it's crucial to have plenty of ice on hand for all of your holiday-themed drinks. The ice maker in your freezer is likely too slow to refill in time for a party's worth of drinks, but a countertop nugget ice maker can help. Several of the ice makers on sale today start pumping out ice cubes in less than ten minutes, and most can hold over 20 pounds of ice at a time. Amazon has discounted nugget ice makers up to $100 or more today. Added bonus: If you order now, these ice makers should arrive on your porch just in time to ring in new year. Check out some of the best nugget ice maker deals below, and shop now before they sell out.

If you've seen the viral hashtag #TheGoodIce, then you know it often accompanies reviews of the GE Profile Opal 2.0. The famous ice maker is now more than $100 off and it'll arrive just in time for your NYE shindig. The machine can make up to 24 pounds of ice per day and can hold up to three pounds at once so you never run out of frozen nuggets. The compacted flakes give the ice an airy and chewable texture, so it's easier on your teeth if you often find yourself gnawing on cubes. The Opal 2.0 ice maker has WiFi and voice control so you can monitor your device and schedule fresh ice ahead of time.

You can finally complete your bar setup with this Thereye compact countertop nugget ice maker for $100 off today. If you're scrambling to get your NYE party in order, rest assured that you'll have nugget ice on hand because it only takes this machine 20 minutes to make ice, and it can hold up to 30 pounds. You can add water to the three-quart water tank manually or use the include ten-foot inlet hose for continuous refilling. There is a self-cleaning feature so you can have a fresh ice basket before every cycle. The device comes with a scoop, too, so this is a good option to leave near your bar cart for your guests to use.

The larger, hollow form of the nugget ice from this Prime Home Direct ice machine—discounted 33% today—is a perfect pair for a spirit-forward drink, like an old fashioned or a Negroni. The ice machine can make up to nine cubes in only eight minutes, and can generate up to 26 pounds of ice in just one day. The smart screen display will keep you updated on the status of the device and can alert you when the ice bucket is full or when the water reservoir is empty and needs to be refilled. It comes with a scoop and basket so you can easily dish out crafty mocktails or cocktails at your sober-friendly holiday party.

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