Ice, Ice Baby | Keeping Your Summer Cocktail Cold as Seen on MORE FOX 5 Vegas

Thanks to all who tuned in to my segment this morning on MORE FOX 5 Vegas! Did you know that you can keep your drinks colder longer this summer, all depending on the shape of your ice? The bummer of summertime drinking is that the ice melts so quickly and your drink gets warm before you even have a chance to enjoy it. BUT - you can change that by using certain ice molds! Not to mention, you can make your drink a lot more sophisticated that way right at home, especially if you're not ready just yet to enjoy a cocktail at a bar or restaurant.

Here’s a recap of the segment with links to all the products I use and love to make impeccably chilled beverages this summer.

THE SPHERE ICE MOLD

While standard ice cubes quickly dilute drinks, large ones like a round ice cube, melt slowly to chill evenly. A sphere mold to create a round ice cube also adds a very aesthetically pleasing touch to your drink. You can even freeze a flower inside for a pretty garnish! Looks great in a gin and tonic.

HIMALAYAN SALT CUBES

No one likes a watery cocktail! The #1 problem in the summer is the heat causing ice to rapidly melt which ultimately spoils your drink. I swear by Himalayan salt cubes to avoid this happening. Made from natural salt deposits, these cubes are the easiest way to infuse a summery margarita with amazing flavor without watering it down. Just pop them in the freezer and then throw them in your drink! And if you want to cut the margarita making process in half even more, I love using Taffer’s Mixologist Margarita Mix by Vegas’ own Jon Taffer.

THE SQUARE ICE MOLD

You can keep any beverage perfectly chilled with extra-large ice cubes. I love using a square ice mold for a classic whiskey drink or even an Arnold palmer! These cubes are the perfect size for creative flavor infusions with fruit, herbs or citrus. One of my favorite tips for using these square cubes that I learned from a bartender is you can actually split the square in 2 if you so choose by using a substantial spoon to tap it and crack it in the middle.

FINAL AT-HOME DRINK TIP: 

Put your glassware in the freezer for 30 minutes for an added chilling effect!

Photography by: Grace & Light Photo