Proface

The Art of the Cocktail

Preparing good cocktails is an art form . Top quality bartenders have a reservoir of knowledge to draw from - they have knowledge of their alcoholic beverages, they have knowledge of what goes into a wide selection of of drinks, and they have knowledge of how to blend it. Alongside these things, any bartender worth their salt will also grasp the benefit of ice.

Replicating a Drink

When you are trying to recreate the bar experience in your home or at a birthday party, it's interesting to play the part of bartender. But if you're not a qualified professional, you might forget the importance of the ice. You might believe that all varieties of ice are created equal. 'It's merely frozen water after all; how complicated can it be?'.

When you're trying to recreate a drink and make it the same way the professionals do, getting the right ice could be the difference between a good drink and a phenomenal drink. If the ice is too large and not the right shape for the glass, drinking becomes difficult. If the ice is too small, it melts too rapidly, weakens the drink, and the beverage loses flavor. It's the difference between being told , 'You make really great drinks' and 'Where did you attend bartending school!'.

What are Ice Balls?

Used in numerous different forms to make alcoholic drinks and cocktails, ice chills the beverage and slowly melts , turning into a part of the cocktail. While many people know about with ice cubes and crushed ice, ice balls could be a new idea.

A really good ice ball is typically a little larger than 2 inches in size (about 55 - 60 cm). Ice balls of this overal size thaw even more slowly than cubed or crushed ice. This prevents the watering down of the drink which can occur with other types of ice.

The most convenient way to create your own ice balls is using a mold. These molds are as effortless as using a ordinary ice tray, yet the water freezes into a spheric shape rather than a cube or rectangle.

Ice Balls for Your Next Party.

If you would like to take your novice bartending skills to the next level, take a shot at using an ice ball mold as an alternative to using regular ice. For your next get together or party, pay attention the ice and let your drinks speak for themselves!

Discover how you can make the perfect drinks using an Ice Ball Mold