Using Directional Freezing to Create Crystal Clear Ice

Cocktail Chemistry, the very helpful online guide to crafting lovely cocktails, demonstrated a process called directional freezing, The use of this process allows sediments within water to rise to the top and once frozen, be cut off of a block of ice, resulting in crystal clear cubes customizable to any size.

Create beautiful, clear ice without expensive equipment. Using a process called “directional freezing”, I’ll teach you how to make perfectly clear ice balls, cubes, and sticks.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.