Kitchen Confidence
How to Make Crushed Ice
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Today: How to Make Crushed Ice
Last time, we advocated for finesse when pouring wine without a drop stop. However, if you need to whip up a fancy cocktail with crushed ice -- for yourself, or for your guests -- sometimes a little bit of brawn is required.
Watch Amanda crush ice in a tea towel first with a sturdy spoon, and then with sheer force (and, most importantly, a smile). Then, test out your own strength so you can crush ice for the masses, and make any of these classic cocktails.
This video was shot and edited by Kyle Orosz.
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Tags: kitchen confidence, crushed ice, cocktails, holiday, cocktail parties
Comments (7)
2 months ago EileenLee
Just get an ice crusher. Rival puts one out for home use. Simple, fast, very efficient. No messy ice. And it is cheap. The towel method makes a mess and the ice chunks are irregular. Using a blender wears out the motor. I have a Vitamix which can handle ice cubes, but I still use my Rival ice crusher.
5 months ago cdilaura
Christina is the Head of Commerce for Food52.
I like the crowd method. nice
5 months ago vmorton
Why not a blender?
5 months ago kenzi
Kenzi is an Assistant Editor of Food52.
This way is appliance-free! And it relieves stress, too, I imagine. Win-win.
5 months ago amanda
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
I always find that ice gets stuck in my blender.
5 months ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
I love how gleeful Amanda seems when she's bashing the ice on the counter!
5 months ago Anna Hezel
Stay out of her way, folks!