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[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Ice, ice, baby! I love fancy ice. Have gear to make crystal clear big ice for whiskey, and also a countertop ice maker for what the kids call "the good ice".

It's just such a cheap upgrade to any drink.

[–] OminousOrange@lemmy.ca 2 points 20 hours ago

I recently got a clear big ice maker and read into directional freezing. It's pretty cool (pun intended) and nice that little waste and if something doesn't work, you can just try again right away.

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't drink beer, but honestly down here I'd ice it too, and put it in an insulated cup. Anything that's supposed to be that cold won't stay cold except between the months of December and February.

Wine I like not iced, it's ok tepid, more important that it sits open awhile to aerate, and coffee and tea are good hot, so I guess not literally every drink. Love that fancy ice though!

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

have you seen the death star ice ball

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yes! And you just reminded me, I need to get started on skull ice for Halloween!