"To keep your drink nice and cold, fill the glass with lots of ice as the more ice the slower it will melt, keeping your drink at the perfect temperature and dilution.
"Drier ice is also best so if your ice is looking wet, refreeze it for 10 minutes to prevent the risk of over diluting your drink.".
More than just there to chill your drink, ice controls dilution, transforms the texture of your drink and even adds to the overall presentation.
As Pauline explains, this is because ice absorbs smells from your freezer so if it’s stored near leftover meals or fish, your drink could soon taste of it.
In fact, while ice might be the most overlooked ingredient when it comes to perfecting your favourite drink, it can actually make or break it.
