To crush ice at a bar, you typically use a blender.
Here's a more detailed breakdown, based on common bar practices:
- Using a Blender: This is a quick and effective method. Simply add ice to the blender and pulse until you achieve your desired consistency. Be careful not to over-blend, which can result in watery ice.
It's important to note that professional bars may also utilize other specialized equipment, such as:
- Ice Crusher: A dedicated ice crusher is designed solely for the purpose of crushing ice, often offering different settings for varying degrees of coarseness.
- Lewis Bag and Mallet: This method involves placing ice in a canvas bag (Lewis bag) and striking it with a mallet until crushed. This provides more control over the crushing process and creates a finer, more powdery ice.
