Post #751260 by jimsflies on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 10:45 AM

I'm in the market for a "portable" or countertop ice maker for my bar. (I guess it could be an under the counter variety as well...although would prefer to spend less than that if possible.)

I'm looking for recommendations if anyone uses a dedicated ice maker. I was considering a model that made "clear" ice. But then, I realized for a lot of the cocktails I like, I enjoy eating the ice after the drink is gone to extend the drink (thus spacing out drinks more to avoid excess drinking)...I love mai tai flavored ice. So, with that in mind maybe it doesn't matter if it makes clear ice.

Also, as I came to the realization about eating the ice, I realized that crushed ice is preferable to whole cubes. So, I'm also looking for ice crusher recommendations? (My ideal would be something that lasts, does a good job, is quick, and won't wake up the neighbors.)

[ Edited by: jimsflies 2015-09-23 05:33 ]