The perfect cocktail requires the perfect ice cube. Add ice cubes to drinks that will be sipped over a long period of time. Ice helps to keep the cocktail at the right temperature, but will dilute the drink over time.
Cocktails in small glasses that are consumed quickly will only require cooling in a cocktail shaker.
The mark of a perfect ice cube is clarity. Ice cubes that are cloudy don’t look as nice. The best way to get clear ice cubes is to boil the water that you use to make them. Add boiling water to your ice cube tray and pop it in the fridge before it cools. If you want completely clear ice, boil distilled water twice before adding it to your tray.
You can also add flowers or petals to your ice cube trays and fill with water before freezing. This will make for really attractive drinks.
Berries or fruit are the perfect way to add a little pizzazz to summer cocktails.
You can also add herbs like mint or rosemary to your ice cubes for added decoration.