For photos at least - Clear ice please - Tiki Drinks and Food

G GatorRob Member Orlando Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 1784	G GatorRob Posted posted on Sun, Aug 2, 2009 2:23 PM I'm not sure I really understand the anal retentive comments (although funny) concerning clear ice. All of the top bartenders/mixologists/bar chefs understand the importance that ice plays in a cocktail in both taste and appearance. The best bars install Kold-Draft ice machines that make perfect clear, square cubes. What I do to make semi-clear ice is use distilled water in silicone ice trays that make 1 inch square cubes. By the way, unless you're having a party when you needs lots of ice, bagged supermarket ice might not be the best choice because it can get stale sitting around. When it comes to good ice, THIS is what I'm talkin' about.

I'm not sure I really understand the anal retentive comments (although funny) concerning clear ice. All of the top bartenders/mixologists/bar chefs understand the importance that ice plays in a cocktail in both taste and appearance. The best bars install Kold-Draft ice machines that make perfect clear, square cubes. What I do to make semi-clear ice is use distilled water in silicone ice trays that make 1 inch square cubes.

By the way, unless you're having a party when you needs lots of ice, bagged supermarket ice might not be the best choice because it can get stale sitting around.

When it comes to good ice, THIS is what I'm talkin' about.

Post #473788 by GatorRob on Sun, Aug 2, 2009 2:23 PM