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Clear Block Ice
A directional-freezing method for a clearer, slower-melting cube in any stirred drink worth making twice.
8 to 10 large cubesActive: 15 minutesTotal: 24 hours
What you need
Ingredients.
- Filtered water
- Small insulated cooler that fits in your freezer
- Serrated knife or ice pick, optional
Make it
Method.
- 01
Remove the cooler lid, fill it three-quarters full with filtered water, and freeze uncovered for 18 to 24 hours.
- 02
Lift out the ice block before it freezes solid; pour away any remaining water.
- 03
Temper 5 minutes, then cut carefully into cubes and store in a covered freezer container.
Safety & allergens
Use caution with knives and ice picks; work on a stable towel-lined surface and keep hands clear of the cutting path.
Use it in
A good next glass.
- Old Fashioneds and spirit-forward drinks
- A dramatic zero-proof aperitif
- A neat pour with orange peel
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