When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice.

Clear ice melts more slowly, reduces the rate of dilution, and contains fewer impurities than cloudy ice. A simple method to make crystal-clear ice is by controlling the direction that the water ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you like trying to recreate fancy cocktails at home, you might notice they never look or taste quite the same as what you get at the bar.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Following the instructions of your mold, fill up a directional freezing ice cube tray with spring water.

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Beyond the logistical advantages of making ice in the city where it will be used — and craft considerations of dilution speed ...