Why Do Bartenders Use So Much Ice?If you’ve ever ordered an iced cocktail at a bar, you probably noticed the generous scoop of ice the bartender piled in your glass. Many people think that bartenders adopt this practice to minimize the amount of alcohol they serve in order to reduce the cost of your drink without lowering the price. After …
Have You Noticed? Restaurant Ice Melts SlowerIf you’re like most people, you go to a restaurant to enjoy the experience and the food! You’re not sitting there contemplating the speed at which the ice in your beverage is melting. Well, what can we say? We’re not like most people. We’ve got ice on the brain a lot—or as we like …
5 Romantic Valentine’s Day Cocktails To Share Something SweetWhat’s your love language? Ours is an act of service—if that act is serving up an ice cold drink. That’s why we’ve made it easy to show how much you care this Valentine’s Day by compiling the tastiest cocktails and mocktail recipes for you to share. These recipes are perfect for mixing …
5 Cocktail Recipes To Share Holiday CheerGet Festive With These Holiday Cocktails‘Tis the season for celebrating with friends and family, and we can’t think of a better way to do that than by sharing a cool, refreshing drink. Whether you’re serving a large party or small gathering, these cocktail (and mocktail) recipes serve up a warm kick of cinnamon, tang …
Cheers! 5 Drinks To Share This ThanksgivingDuring Thanksgiving, nothing says coming together like sharing a fresh cocktail or mocktail. Whether you’re shaking up your signature drink or venturing into new cocktail territory, you can bring everyone together with a few simple ingredients (and a few handfuls of ice). Here are the cocktails we’ll be shaking up this Thanksgiving. Join us …
Which Type of Ice is Right for Your Restaurant? Nugget, Cube, Bullet, or Pearl?Finding the right ice type for your restaurant is a crucial step for new and existing restaurant owners. But with so many options, how are you supposed to choose the right one? We’re here to help you navigate the slippery path of ice types so your commercial …
Why do they make ice with holes at restaurants?The Scoop on Hollow IceBefore we go any further, let’s get some definitions cleared up. Hollow ice goes by lots of different names. Bullet ice, gourmet ice, cylinder ice, circle ice, they’re all the same idea: cylinders of ice with hollow (or partially hollow) centers. Hollow ice also describes a malformed ice …
5 Cocktails To Say “Goodbye, Summer”Labor Day is upon us, which means it’s time to round up a shortlist of great cocktails for your long weekend. We’re leaning into late summer flavors (grilled peach and whiskey, anyone?) but don’t let September fool you– in the MidSouth, you’ll still need a heaping scoop of ice to keep you (and your drink!) …
Why Does Ice Float on Water?If ice is just frozen water, why does it float on top of regular water? Why doesn’t ice just sink? If you put a small pebble in water, it’ll sink. So what’s going on with ice? That’s what we’re here to answer. But before we truly understand the properties at work, we need to understand …
4 Summer Drinks Perfect By The PoolSummer is right around the corner. High humidity, cozy evenings on the porch with family, and entire days spent in the pool. Summer rules! What better way to kick off the season and keep it going than with a few Summer drinks? 1.Watermelon PartyDo you have watermelon in the fridge right now? No? That …
