Katie Stryjewski, a cocktail expert, explains the practical effects of ice in cocktails. Crushed ice, with its greater surface area, melts faster than cubed ice, leading to quicker dilution and cooling of drinks. This is advantageous for beverages meant to be consumed swiftly but counterproductive for sippable cocktails like the old fashioned, which benefit from slower melting ice. Crushed ice also enhances the texture of frozen drinks, providing a unique mouthfeel. Choosing the right ice type is essential based on the drink's style and consumption speed.
"The more surface area an ice cube has, the faster it will melt. So crushed ice melts much faster than cubed ice, and dilutes and cools your drink faster."
"Crushed ice can also add a textural element...included in frozen drinks because it has a satisfying mouthfeel."
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