Picking the right ice for cocktails
You might be thinking that ice is just frozen water that chills your drinks, but it is actually one of the most important ingredients in a cocktail - yet it's...
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You might be thinking that ice is just frozen water that chills your drinks, but it is actually one of the most important ingredients in a cocktail – yet it’s the one that’s least talked about!
Picking the ice that you use in a cocktail makes a huge difference to your drink, so it’s important to know how to select the right type.
Award-winning bartender Charlie Ainsbury explains the importance of this often-overlooked ingredient in this online lesson for beginner bartenders.
What you'll learn in the Picking the right ice for cocktails lesson
- The different types of ice bartenders use for cocktails
- How to choose the best ice for a cocktail
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Charlie Ainsbury is one of Australia's most awarded bartenders with over 12 years of industry experience. He has worked in some of the best cocktail bars across the world, including The Diamond and Chambar in Vancouver, and Eau de Vie in Sydney. In...
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