I was embarassed by the problem of good crashed ic...

2007-12-15T03:07:00.000-08:00

I was embarassed by the problem of good crashed ice when I investigate "way of ideal mojito".
(see http://www.scienceofdrink.com/top-drink-by-scomorokh/mojito/
but article now only in russian)

The blender give as fine crash with some snow, which dilute cocktail so much and so fast. If I crash ice with mallet, it has irregular size... Only manual icecrusher give a good result.

Neato! I haven't yet attempted shaved ice, but we...

2007-11-28T11:32:00.000-08:00

Neato! I haven't yet attempted shaved ice, but we've got a Cuisinart I can fiddle with. Hopefully there won't be any arterial spray.

And the name "Ice Pet" alone is enough to make me want one!

I could not live without my ice-crusher. I actuall...

2007-11-27T16:15:00.000-08:00

I could not live without my ice-crusher. I actually have two, one a bit bigger than the other.

For those of you looking for a manual ice shaver search ebay or garage sales for an Ice Pet. Another thing you will wonder how you ever lived without.

Berry tells me the food processor can do shaved ic...

2007-11-27T16:12:00.000-08:00

Berry tells me the food processor can do shaved ice, though I have not tried it. Next summer will be the summer of ice garnishes!

Hey when you find a manual ice shaver, let me know...

2007-11-27T06:13:00.000-08:00

Hey when you find a manual ice shaver, let me know so I can whip up a better mint julep. I used the ice in a towel whack method and this is what I came up with - http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/06/24/5-classic-cocktails-you-should-be-drinking-now-the-mint-julep-5-of-5/
ugly isn't it?

Craig- great idea! I'll definitely do this next ...

2007-11-26T12:51:00.000-08:00

Craig- great idea! I'll definitely do this next time.

Erik- let me know if you get something that can make shaved ice. There's always room for one more bar tool, right?

Chasa- yep, that's the one. Only the finest quality crushed ice for my pals ;-)

Is that what you used for the tiki drinks when GGj...

2007-11-26T11:19:00.000-08:00

Is that what you used for the tiki drinks when GGj was here a few weeks ago? Because that was very nice crushed ice indeed.

Interesting! I've never had much luck with whacki...

2007-11-26T09:30:00.000-08:00

Interesting! I've never had much luck with whacking the bejesus out of the ice in a towel or bag myself. Some people whose opinions I trust also swear by it so I was puzzled it didn't work for me.

I experience exactly the same problems with cats hiding under the bed and sticky ice chunks.

Anyway, yeah, I picked up a modern version of the manual ice crusher which works quite

Here's a great blender ice crushing trick taught t...

2007-11-26T09:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a great blender ice crushing trick taught to me by Jeff Berry:

All liquid first into blender, followed by ice.

Then, pulse at highest setting for a split second. Wait for the ice to settle, then pulse again, wait again. Do this about 5-6 times and you'll froth and crush the ice without over liquefying it and get a great crush for Donn the Beach drinks like the Cobra's

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