Ice

Ice is frozen water that plays an essential role in both cooking and bartending. It is primarily used to chill drinks, prepare cocktails, and keep food fresh during transport or serving. In the kitchen, it is also useful when working with dough, cold water or ice can prevent butter from overheating when mixing shortcrust pastry. Crushed ice is the foundation of many summer drinks and slushies. Ice is also used during vegetable blanching, by immediately submerging vegetables in ice water, the cooking process stops and they retain their color and crunchiness. It is a simple ingredient with a wide range of uses.