The Story of Cocktails and Ice
The earliest known cocktail recipe from 1833 did not mention ice. However, by the time The Bartender’s Guide was published in 1862, ice had become a specified ingredient in cocktail recipes. The invention and rise in popularity of several classic cocktails are also closely linked to ice cubes. One notable example is the Long Island Iced Tea, which is said to have originated in Long Island, Tennessee. This cocktail is shaken with ice, then strained into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes, and topped with a splash of cola. The addition of ice not only gives the drink a crisp and refreshing character, but also makes it smoother and more palatable.
The emergence of the personalized custom ice cube stamp has brought more creativity to the combination of ice with cocktails, whiskey, and other beverages. Various creative ice cube stamps and ice molds have been custom-made and widely used in bars.
