Ice Cubes

Ice cubes are essential in cocktails for chilling and diluting drinks, helping to balance strong flavors and create a refreshing experience. They are commonly used in cocktails like the Whiskey Sour or Mojito, where they cool the drink while slowly releasing water to mellow out the sweetness or bitterness. The size of the ice cubes can also impact the drink’s dilution rate, with larger cubes melting more slowly to preserve flavor. Ice cubes enhance both the texture and temperature of cocktails, making them a key ingredient in most mixed drinks.