BEST Way to Make Crystal CLEAR Ice Cubes!! | Perfect for Whiskey
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 31. 03. 2019
- This is hands down the best way to make crystal clear ice. I have tried many of the ways people claim to make clear ice....and none of them work very well. This is the easiest, cheapest, and quickest way to make lots of perfectly clear ice everytime. No need fo any special water, just a cheap little cooler and tap water and you can pump out all the crystal clear ice you will ever need. And the other great thing about this method for making clear ice is you can make what ever size or shape clear ice you want!! Give it a try and throw a big cube of this clear ice in your whiskey this evening!! Hope you like the vid.
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I've found that getting the dew off a unicorn's horn is still the best method, I don't care what anyone says.
Great reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think he said it should be under a full moon also.
True, but remember- only on the 4th Thursday of a waxing moon
I agree
That dew is gods precum
" Your whiskey, your money, drink it how you want! " Bravo !
u r gey
in a good expensive whisky you don't put ice or soda or anything else,just a few drops of water.Otherwise you will not appreciate the quality of the whisky
In many bars in Scotland, a place that loves its whisky and holds no small measure in creating the culture of it, there are often small water taps to be found across the length of the bar. Their express purpose is for adding a little water as it suits you and the phrase I was taught there by a wise barman was "By all means add water but add it as if you're paying for the water". A deeply Scottish sentiment all round there I feel.
Gary M. Screw the snobs. That would make a great t-shirt.
@Headtrix 1652 You would only do that with blends or cheaper bourbons. Anything with a strongly decernable character, like single malts, just doesn't play well with others.
"If you don't think you need a freezer to make ice, you probably shouldn't be playing with knives, so ignore this video." Love it!
I think I'm in love.
Or, if you donât live in Florida, set it outside in the winter. Where I live that might take
I make clear ice the same way. You want to make sure to wait a good while after removing the block from the cooler so that it is well tempered. The reason why we let it temper is because warm ice is ten times less brittle than cold ice. If you were to dive right in and try to cut the block straight out the freezer it would shatter and you would waste a lot of the block. A large block from the 6-pack cooler can take around 30 minutes to temper; wait until it is glossy and wet on all sides. Your patience will be treated with a block that will cut straight and true into nice cubes or strips without shattering.
Absolutely. I was a little disappointed he didn't mention this in the video because it really is important.
Question, I know he mentioned storing the rest of the cubes he made in freezer bags... Is that a good method? And does it keep the cubes you made clear?
@@morghulkale4112 Yes, I do the same. The freezing process is already complete so it will stay clear.
EXCELLENT!!! Did not know why mine we're turning out quite right. Much appreciated
That comment was almost as helpful as the video. Thanks!
I better get wife of the year award after I try this...
Are you kidding!? If I came home after work and my partner had made me clear ice for my bourbon Iâd want to give her an award! Iâd probably buy her some wine :p
You got it for the attempt
That's worth a diamondđ
Or wife of the century award!
@@evanjohnrobasci7356 Partner? Business partner I presume.
Here I am, barely putting 5 minutes into cooking my food, now spending 24 hours making ice for my drinks for the weekend. Priorities my friend!
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Hmmm... except, unless you sit in front of the freezer for 24 hours, you don't really spend that much time making the ice. :P
I just done it and enjoyed every sip of blantons with my clear ice đđ„
I just watched the video and have my cooler of water in the freezer. Brita filtered. My tap water is from Lake Champlain and heavily chlorinated. The Brita does remove the chlorine taste.
Well done video on clear ice. I have used this method for years and it works just as shown in this video!!! the comments about needing clean water to start with are spot on. My local tap water changes in quality ad sometimes will result in cloudy ice, so during those times, I switch to bottled water and it works perfectly again. Two quick tips; 1) when taking ice from the freezer give it about 3-5 minutes to temper so it doesn't crack when you pour whiskey over it as it will ruin the clear ice with cracks, 2) when putting your freshly carved ice in the freezer, it can be very helpful to pull the bag out of the freezer after about an hour and bang it gently on a counter so all the large cubes don't freeze together once they set. Hope you find these tips helpful . . .
I've been doing this for a couple of years now, and two things... one, the cubes self-heal after cracking under the stress of room temp whiskey being poured over them. Within a few minutes, the cracks re-freeze, and the cube is clear again. And, I put the cut cubes back into the cooler and into the freezer for 15-30 min, then take it out and drop it onto it on a hard, e.g. concrete or stone, surface a couple of times, and the cubes generally come apart easily.
Jeremy you are so amazing! I have been wondering how this could be achieved at home for years! I recently started my bourbon, whiskey, and rum collection (thanks to you) and clear ice really adds to the experience. Thank you so much for this video.
Never knew this was a thing. Now I'm obsessed with big chunks of clear ice...
I'm going maverick, more air so it floats higher in the glass. Trendsetting.
Mike Bircher
I know, right? Until ten minutes ago, I couldnât have given a fig what size, shape, or clarity the ice in my drink was. Now Iâm, like, I MUST HAVE huge chunks of crystal clear ice, made from Madagascan rainwater!!!! Without it, my life has no meaning.
I shall start a movement. Nay, a religious sect. Start converting others to the True Way Of Ice. I shall not rest until all heathens and their tiny cubes of cloudy ice have been converted, or cast into the fires of HELL!
WHO WILL JOIN ME??!!
Send $10 to:
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Love Ice, And Prosper.....
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Ice used to come from lakes. lakes frozen from the top down.
My local liquor store carries big clear ice, I just buy a bag there. I too love the big clear cubes.
Here's a helpful tip. About ten minutes after putting the cubes in the freezer (I use large freezer bags). Come by and give them a shake. While you're making the cubes, they will start to melt. Putting them in the bag like that and not giving them a "cuddle" or two later will let the cubes freeze together. If you're into cubism, this might be your thing. If not, you'll need to take a hammer to it to break them apart. Cheers.
I put them on sheet tray and let them get the freeze on them first for 30 min, then into a bag. no sticky!
Absolutely perfect and entertaining. I was blown away by how clear the ice turned out. I've been needing clear ice for ages, thank you so much!
This was AMAZING!!!! I have been making clear ice for years, but never the volume you demonstrated. I LOVE IT!!! This is a game changer.... Especially the knife/hammer method. Thank you Soooooo much.
LOL CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST WATCHED A HOW TO MAKE ICE VIDEO.THAT BEING SAID I DID AND LIKED IT.
you should see the video of it freezing....lol
Ryan Barker DUDE sounds like my x wife
great! now you too can be a whiskey snob. just drink the dam stuff
knotkool1 ok boomer
John - You sound like a simpleton. It wasn't about just making ice.
Now Im a classy alcoholic! Wife will be thrilled!
Lol.
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Youâre not an alcoholic, youâre a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings! Lol
@@juanavalos4232 Good one!
Fantastic, educational, problem solving, quick, and to the point video. Thank you man. Seriously, thank you. This video was like a community service.
Best vid I've seen yet on the subject. You can spend the "saved" time shaping the cubes, smoothing the edges, etc.
"What's daddy doing in the kitchen?"
"Filming himself making ice cubes..."
He's Gay..no kids
Fantastic ice - crystal clear subscribed instantly to your channel. Canât wait to use it at our bar
Robert Greendyke - đ€Ł
@@gringochoppers being gay has nothing to do with having kids! you mean SINGLE.
@Lulworth He said "He's gay...no kids" I said if even he was gay that doesn't mean he lives alone! By single I meant a loner (all by himself).
Anyone who says to never add ice to bourbon has never been to the south in the summer
I prefer a 1 ounce stone.
Or Australia in summer
Dawg gone! This was a pleasure to watch you create these clear solid perfections! Thanks Jeremy!
So glad I found your channel JeremyâŠ..fellow Floridian here, this process TOTALLY worked!!! Thanks!!
Wife *Hears hammering*
ARE YOU HAMMERING ON MY KITCHEN KNIVES AGAIN????!!!!!!
Lol, after being married to me for over 10 years now.....nothing surprises her anymore. đ She just rolls her eyes and says âhere we go againâ.
I just didn't get married. I can hammer on my knives all I want...lol
JS needs to add about $20 to his budget for anyone who is married, to buy a basic, serrated knife for cutting ice, because if I hammered my wife's serrated German chef's knife into a block of ice she'd find another use for that knife! =-o
LtCol Pulaski đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
JeremySiers Hey it made Whitesnake famous lol
I had to get 56 years old to find this out. Flippin' Awesome and SIMPLE!Thank You very much!
68 here LOL
Thank you. Your instructions is more clear than any CZcams video
Awesome video! I have tried many methods and this is easily the best. A good tip for anyone wanting to try this is donât use a fancy bread knife. It WILL dull the blade faster. Invest in a cheap amazon knife you donât care about. Also if you refreeze the cubes in a gallon bag they will get foggy when you take them back out. Just put them in the glass and let them sit for a good 5 min and they will be perfectly clear again. Also if you pour liquid on the cubes right out of the freezer they may crack.
Did my first batch and worked like a charm just as your excellent video shows. My Old Fashioned - and a few other cocktails - have been upgraded. Thanks! Also, agree with your comments on ice in whiskey.
Can you believe I watched you for 15 minutes just making ice. I subscribed
Unreal. My wife found this and told me about it. Really thought it was going to be a fail. It worked out perfectly. Was crazy easy. Thanks for the tip.
Dude, I tried your method and it works perfectly. Thank you so much! The haters can piss off because if youâre not putting any effort into it then it just doesnât go down right. A nice cool glass of good bourbon with a single clear cube is a reward in itself and I feel proud of the small amount of work that I put into it.
Itâs a man thing as you already know and the ole lady also appreciates the feeling of accomplishment that comes after.
iâm a 17 year old girl wtf am i doing here and why am i so invested
Hello I'm simp :)
Research for the future đ€·ââïž
@RedShadow what will he do tho
@RedShadow find out *next episode*
Go back to school little girl.
This is for adults!
I love how he straight up put all those snobs in their place.. i like this video. made a fan out of me.
Thank you for sharing this! Going to start making this for my husband and I, I was going to buy one of those insulated ice cube makers but I thought for as much space as they take up for so little cubes this is a winner and so much cheaper to do! â€
Absolutely AMAZING video man! I'm not a whisky drinker by any stretch of the imagination but I love the way you present the process to make crystal clear ice in a simple and no fuss way. Very well done!!!!
So much work and time for ice... and I don't drink whiskey... and still I found the video interesting. Cheers
@@international806yachting The quinine in tonic water would cover up the flavor of the ice, that using a clear ice cube in G&T kinda pointless.
Lots of work for ice. Cloudy is ok,for me. However,nice ice. Beautiful home!
This is one of the best things I have found on CZcams. I always buy clear ice cubes but they are small, this is by far better. Incredible job. đđ»
Loved that video! Iâm in the UK and planning a family BBQ with cocktails. Iâm so doing this! This is the level of research Iâm doing to make everything as perfect as I can. If something is worth doing, itâs worth over doing!
I did this and it works! Yes let it sit it will fall out of the cooler and let it sit it will be so easy to cut. It really makes the drink look classy
Great job, Jeremy--informative, entertaining (even at double speed), and you saved me spending unnecessarily on any special gear--thanks dude!
Never seen any of your videos.... Stumbled across this one and loved it. Great stuff. Keep up the good work.
I've been using this technique for a while now and I am absolutely delighted with the results. I loves me some clear ice in my Bourbon.
I was looking all over the internet for a clear ice-cube maker. When I came across your video, I was intrigued about making my own ice/maker. Thanks, for the excellent information and video.
Exactly what I was looking for, and I'll give this a shot in a few days. Another slick video from you just waiting for more people to discover it. Cheers from Texas!
I've done this exact technique and it worked beautifully. Very impressive ice cubes to delight your guests.
I wish my guests were that easily pleased
I make highball and âmizuwariâ with clear ice. I landed on your video after seeing a few clear ice videos from Japan. I actually use silicon mold with a hole in individual ice compartment with its own plastic tub that goes into insulated styrofoam basket, which you mentioned a little. I paid about $15 that makes 10 2â cubes, which Iâm pretty happy with. Your method will create the best shaped for sure,. As I learned more about clear ice making, I learned that only water freezes during freezing procedure and pushes out the impurity to unfrozen part which you mentioned. So here in New York, our tap water is pretty good and soft, so I just use tap water. Clear ice tastes better for sure that highball has plenty of whisky nuance and subtlety left in the glass. Iâve been trying out with a bunch of different scotch and bourbon bottles. Sometimes with lemon or orange peel. Very refreshing and goes well with a meal. Thank you for a great informative video! Now, Iâm going to drink OGD114 neat...
Thank you for a very clear instructional video on making clear ice! I've heard of using the cooler method before, and watch other videos, but your presentation was very clear, well explained, and well placed.
That being said, I came up with a hack using 1/2 gallon milk cartons and insulating sheets of foam from food delivery boxes.
Cut the top off, wash the inside of the carton, wrap the sides and bottom of the carton with the insulation sheets, fill with water and freeze. Works well
Sheesh!!! FYI - Video starts at 7:32....... But awesome video once it gets to it. Thanks for the great info.
Michael Ortega thanks man
Hells yes!
And it ends at 7:45 :)
Thanks appreciate it
He still craps on plenty once he gets going. Jesus wept....
Tried this today and it worked perfectly!!!
Thanks for the tip!
Worked like a charm! Thanks for saving me money. I can't believe something on CZcams worked as explained.
I tried this and it works the best. Out of all the videos Iâve seen, this is the best method for me.
I have been doing this for a while now. It really is the best way.
Can I just say that I am SO envious of that gorgeous living room? Holy heck!
Definitely doing it! The cubes are insanely beautiful!
Great video! Very informative. I was impressed (and surprised) by the results of this seemingly simple technique. Bravo, Jeremy.
Fantastic! I drink neat mostly but when ya need a cube this is the only way. Thanks!
Whiskey Tribe channel just mentioned your video. Love it when my streams cross.
Awesome. This is the best video on clear ice I have found. Thank you
men see , men do , men happy ( with results ), men bless you, men explode out of excitement. thank you man u have made my drinking life much better.
Bro science level 7 here... JRE needs to interview you! That's a dope method! Thank you sir! Cheers!
The imperfections in the cubes really do make it more appealing to look at. Kind of that handcrafted bubbles in the glass vibe, really fits whiskey perfectly. Thanks for taking the time, sir! đđâ
I definitely prefer my imperfect cubes over the molds I used to use (which never produced clear ice anyway). Each one becomes a unique work of art.
Absolutely the best way I've seen to make clear ice.
Just tried it with the same cooler. Works great! Thanks for the video.
All that freezing and cutting and cursing cuts into my drinking time. In fact I don't even use glasses anymore.
alpha
Then you need crushed ice.
This was great, and I'm thinking I might just use this ice for non-alcoholic drinks as well. I might also make a big batch and bring it to a party for people to use.
A technique every food photographer should know. Well done !
thank you Jeremy i try it and its work perfectly Love from Morocco đČđŠ
The narration was absolutely great, loved it.
The signs in this guys kitchen are so great, "KITCHEN", "EAT"
Heâs American. They need reminding what each room is for. Wonder what it says in the bedroom?
Wow just Wow! I tried this and worked perfectly! Thank you!
Totally works! Clear ice for days. Thanks bud. I have started putting bigger ice coolers in my walk-in freezer and getting great results... Clear ice for weeks!
I actually learned something, also I dig the content mate, you got yourself a subscriber
Jeremy, I like your commenters as much as I like you- very rare, indeed. You are doing something right my friend! Instantly subbed. Cheers!
Awesome production, thank you for your time and the information!
Probably the easiest and best video on the subject I've seen. Well done! Now for some whiskey.
CZcams needs a "Love" button for great videos like this.
Iâm a picky ice guy, like just a perfect ice cube for my Scotch!
Thanks, man you Rock?
I have been looking for a way to make clear ice for 40 years and finally found it đ
The dew off a unicorn horn!! THAT'S what I haven't tried yet đ
Doesn't work.
@@JDs_RandomHandle You just need to find a specific breed of unicorn that you can only find in a specific location in Bulgaria. Then and ONLY then, you might see success
He did say, "during a full moon..."
Just found you in my "Recommended" list. Sometimes CZcams actually gets it right. Actually LOL'ed a couple of times during this one. Subscribed and liked! Now to binge watch until the list is done.
Outstanding - You saved me a "Ton" - Thx
I started watching this and realised I had the exact same cooler, a knife, a hammer, and a freezer! I just upped the game on an already classy past time. Thanks for a great bunch of tips. Cheers.
MIND BLOWN!!!! Been looking for how to make clear ice!!!! Just found your page! Thanks!
the quality of your delivery makes even the mundane seem fascinating. subbed and looking forward to your future content.
100%...Who'd have thought making ice could be so riveting!
Too funny! Came from blues videos, how appropriate. Blues, whiskey, clear ice, and cigar.
Thanks bro! Loved the video, watched 4 others before this one and this one was by far the best
Yeah! Thanks for the explanation and insight of directional freezing, that's the key - and your demo of how to cut the ice up. Super! From Berkeley, CA -
Awesome tutorial! Clear ice is one of those things that will unexpectedly impress a guest xD
Nice - cool to see a reliable method for clear ice!
For what it's worth, it may be easy or worthwhile to do something like heat up a pan and press it down on the ice to remove the top ice shell or to reshape the ice if you're looking for a particular shape (triangle? icosahedron?), or heat up a cheap knife a bit to help make cutting your ice slices a bit easier. May be more trouble than it's worth, but seems like it could be a good way to quickly shape things the way you want them.
Just saw this video. Got the cooler, made the ice, so easy and cool! Thank you.
Dude, as a bit of a purist I love this idea! Thanks a bunch and happy sipping.
I suddenly want to indulge in some Basil Hayden. Great video.
Great video! One suggestion: use a rubber hammer to tap the knife to decrease the chance of damaging it!
Great video!! Plus, it answered what no other video on making clear ice has answered for me......"Can you freeze it again when your done, or will it become cloudy again?" Yes! Thanks again, brother!
Found my new favourite channel, loving your vids my man!
Hey Jeremy. Great video! One question, do you do anything special when putting your cubes in the freezer bag to keep them from freezing back together? Or do they separate easily on there own?
Thanks! You hit the cool spot right on the hea... ice!
Iâve just gotta say this is BY FAR the best and easiest way to make crystal clear ice cubes! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Like and follow this guy!!
That was very enlightening. Pulling out my 21 tomorrow and enjoying Jeremyâs ice.
So I just watched a 15 minute video on how to make ice .... but strangely enjoyed it .... uggggg!
We all did man. We all did. We learned something too which is also sad.
Same
Just get an LG refrigerator that makes craft ice. lol.
Yay, really happy I found your videos! Nice b roll and great info!!! Trying this ice technique now and adding you on IG! Awesome! Thanks for the sawing and explanation!
Thanks for sharing the secrets to making clear ice! I thoroughly enjoyed your video as your knowledge and crazy sense of humor made the video a hit. Continued success Jeremy!
I've had an old cooler like that hanging around for years. Now I know why I haven't thrown it out now. It's so I can make my very own craft ice! Sweet. You're right the silicone products don't work. Already tried that route. Cheers!