Name
On the Rocks: The Science and Strategy of Ice in Spirits
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speakers
Description
Ice is more than just a way to chill your drink—it's a tool, a variable, and sometimes, a silent saboteur. In this spirits-focused session, we’ll break down the role of ice from both a technical and service perspective. You’ll explore melt rates, dilution curves, and the surprising ways different types of ice can elevate—or destroy—flavor, texture, and balance. Up your mixology game and leave knowing exactly which cube (or spear, or shard) belongs in the glass. Perfect for bartenders, beverage directors, and curious connoisseurs looking to master the coldest element behind the bar.
Session Type
Tasting Seminar
Tasting Component?
Tasting Session
Learning Objectives
Understand the science behind how ice melts and how it affects the flavor profile, texture, and overall balance of a spirit-forward drink.
Compare ice types and their ideal uses—from cracked and crushed to clear blocks—based on drink format, glassware, and service goals.
Apply ice strategy to your beverage program to enhance consistency, elevate guest experience, and support flavor precision in cocktails.
Compare ice types and their ideal uses—from cracked and crushed to clear blocks—based on drink format, glassware, and service goals.
Apply ice strategy to your beverage program to enhance consistency, elevate guest experience, and support flavor precision in cocktails.