How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips

By Paulomi (Polly) Burey, Professor in Food Science, University of Southern Queensland

When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice. The stuff looks much fancier than the slightly cloudy ice you get from your home freezer. How do they do this?

Clear ice is actually made from regular water – what’s different is the freezing process.

With a little help from science you can make clear ice at home, and it’s not even that tricky. However, there are quite a few hacks on the internet that won’t work. Let’s dive into the physics and chemistry involved.

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How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips

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