When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice.

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With summer heating up, there’s one thing that can make or break your drink: the ice. Whether you prefer cubes, crushed, bullets, or those crunchy little nuggets with a cult following, Consumer ...

Upscale bars depend on every small detail to create a refined experience, and even ice plays a part in that impression.