2015年7月25日 · Cracked ice is an ideal component when balancing stronger drinks. Sure the concept of a good stiff drink sounds attractive, but for many the flavor can be overwhelming, so cracked ice will dilute the drink and make it colder.

Cracked ice：用冰錐分出的直徑3-4cm的不規則冰塊。幾乎可以滿足所有用途。 Cube ice：邊長為3cm的正方體冰塊。相較於cracked ice形狀更規整，用途幾乎一樣，但這個是比賽標準冰塊。我之前工作的銀座酒吧營業中這個冰塊並非由店家切割，而是由製冰公司直接配送。

2023年11月4日 · Cracked ice for cocktails most resembles little rocks or pellets, while crushed ice is minced and provides a grainy consistency for a slushy-like mouth feel. Crushed ice melts more quickly and, as a result, dilutes any drink you make at a faster rate.

2020年9月12日 · The easiest way to crack ice might be to wrap it in a tea towel or napkin (or pile it into a plastic bag) and slam it to shards with a mallet or rolling pin, while pretending it's a former flame or your landlord.

2017年6月22日 · Cracked ice is ideal for when you’re looking for ice that’s somewhere between standard cubed ice and crushed ice. Cracking ice—which is done a la minute by the bartender by cupping a standard or large ice cube in one hand and whacking it with the back of a barspoon—reveals the cold center of the cube.

2025年1月18日 · You can use a chunk of cracked ice to replace a large ice cube in a cocktail. However, in most cases, cracked ice is not used for serving cocktails but rather for chilling them during shaking . Bartenders often prefer these chunks of ice in their shakers as the melt rate is much slower compared to standard ice cubes; This helps create a less ...

2015年5月26日 · For the contemporary home bartender, there are essentially three types: ice cubes, cracked ice and crushed ice. Let’s take a look at each. The basic ice cube is perhaps the most common form of ice for the budding mixologist and the standard go-to for chilling cocktails.

2 天之前 · Chipped or Cracked Ice. Cracked ice and chipped ice, or chip ice, are small ice particles (about ¼ to ½-inch pieces) that melt quickly but chill rapidly. Chipped ice also adds texture to drinks. To make chipped ice: Hold a 1-inch ice cube in the palm of your hand. If you wish, you can protect your hand with an oven glove.

2018年8月28日 · When to use crushed, cracked, or pebble ice. Best for: Mint Juleps, tiki drinks, and Rum Swizzles.

2023年8月17日 · To make cracked ice, hold a few standard cubes or one large cube in your hand, and using the back of a bar spoon, smack the cubes a couple of times—voila, cracked ice. These are also called regular cubes, and the dimensions can vary, but typically they are roughly 1”x1” cubes and are the most common type of ice used in bars.