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The Types Of Ice You Should Use For A Mocktail By Allison Beussink Aug. 24, 2025 6:20 pm EST

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Ice can make or break a drink, which is why choosing the right type of ice for your cocktail is imperative. For mocktails, it's no different. Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist, author of "150 Food Science Questions Answered," and founder and principal food consultant at Mendocino Food Consulting , believes that smaller pieces are best when it comes to a refreshing mocktail. If Le is ordering any mocktail at a bar , he's hoping it comes with crushed or nugget ice.

"Crushed ice is an ideal choice for mocktails because its fragmented and granular texture absorbs the flavors of the drink well," Le explained to The

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