ICE FAQ

 

How Long Will the Cocktail Ice Last?

Forever as long as it is kept frozen and it will always remain clear. Our ice is best left sealed in the bag it came in.  If the ice becomes stuck together you can simply break the cubes apart using an ice pick or a sharp knife; just place the pick in the seam of the two cubes and give a gentle tap.

Store ice at 0 degrees Fahrenheit to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The colder the freezer the lower the chance of the ice sticking together over time, yet the colder the freezer the longer the ice will have to temper in the glass before adding liquid to the glass. 

How Long Will a Ice Sculpture Last?

Inside at normal room temperature the sculpture will last 6-8 hours, as long as it is not exposed to direct sunlight. Outside 4-5 hours but it must not be in direct sunlight (it may last 1 hour in direct sunlight).
 

Why does my cocktail ice crack when I add liquid?

Ice may crack when liquid is added to them if they are not allowed to temper before liquid is added to it. Tempering ice is the process of allowing the ice to come to room temperature. Tempered ice will have a wet finish and will be completely clear, non-tempered ice will feel dry and have a hazy finish to the surface.

To temper the ice remove it from the freezer and let it sit in the glass as the drink is made. By the time the drink is made the ice should be tempered, tempering typically takes between 30 to 60 seconds.
 

How is the ice so clear?

The process of how we filter our water combined with the slow freezing process removes all impurities and air, creating a crystal-clear block of ice.
 

Do you ship cocktail ice?

Yes! We ship all over the US. Contact us for quotes.
 

How do you make the monogram ice?

We use a CNC to carve out the monogram then we pack it back with snow & water and then re-freeze the cube.

WherE can I find your cocktail ice?

  • In most high quality bars in Oregon and Southern Washington. (If it is clear, it is from PDX ICE. If not, tell your bartender to up their game!) 

  • All Zupan’s locations

  • Cedar Mills Market of Choice

  • Arbor Lodge New Seasons

  • Cedar Hills New Seasons

  • Seven Corners New Seasons

  • Liquor Stores:

    • 11th Avenue Liquor

    • Barbur Liquor

    • Barnes Road Liquor

    • Baseline Liquor*

    • Beaverton Liquor*

    • Cedar Hills Liquor

    • Cedar Mill Liquor

    • Hollywood Beverage

    • Hyland Hills Liquor*

    • Lake Grove Liquor

    • Left Coast Beverage*

    • Lovejoy Market*

    • Park Rose Liquor*

    • Progress Liquor

    • Proof PDX Liquor

    • Sip City

    • Stafford Beverage Salem

    • Stafford Beverage Wilsonville

    • Westmoreland Liquor

* Stores that only carry our 10lb bags at this time.