Thursday, March 28, 2024 Mar 28, 2024
45° F Dallas, TX
Advertisement
Publications

The New Ice Age

Find the right sort of frozen water to accompany your favorite drink.
By |
Image

Ice harvested from frozen lakes in the 19th century was considered a luxury item, available only to those able to pay the high price to possess it. In the mid-20th century, following the popularization of home freezers and the invention of the ice tray, cubes of frozen water transitioned from an extravagant purchase to a kitchen staple. Ice culture is evolving once more, only this time behind the dimly lit bars of modern cocktail dens. The cloudy, fast-melting cube has been elevated to an elaborate cocktail adornment. Bartenders are paying attention to the important role ice plays in the glass, which is chiefly dilution. A solid, hard cube of ice made with quality water melts much slower and preserves the integrity of the liquor and the ingredients of a cocktail. Veteran barman Eddie “Lucky” Campbell has been shaving and cutting his own ice for years. He receives a 300-pound block of ice twice a week at his Uptown bar, Parliament. Campbell and his crew break it down and serve it in a variety of drinks. Here’s what they create and how they serve it.


Image



Cut Man


Image
Imagine your name in ice. Or your logo, your product, or mascot. Give
ice sculptor Dean DeMarais an idea, and he will turn it into a lavish frozen statue. DeMarais’ creations range from tiny swans, used as displays for elegant palate cleasers, to 8-foot towers of ice covered with shrimp. You feel the chill before you grab a plate. Now that’s cool. 469-853-3153. dallasicefx.com.




Related Articles

Image
Travel

Is Fort Worth Really ‘The New Austin’?

The Times of London tells us it's now the coolest city in Texas.
Image
Dallas 500

Meet the Dallas 500: Chakri Gottemukkala, o9 Solutions

The o9 solutions leader talks about garnering a $3.7 billion valuation, growing 10x over the next few years, and how the company is innovating.
Image
Local News

An Early Look at 2026 FIFA World Cup Logistics

The World Cup matches will be held in Arlington, but Dallas will be home to a great deal of team and fan experiences. We're getting an early look at what that will look like.
Advertisement