MILAN – In the world of bartending, ice is far more than just frozen water. It plays a critical role in crafting the perfect cocktail. From temperature control to dilution and presentation, understanding why ice matters in bartending is essential for professional success. That’s why Scotsman Ice announces its partnership with the European Bartender School (EBS), the most important bartender academy, with more than 24 schools in the world.
The importance of ice in cocktail making
Ice serves three key functions in cocktail making: cooling, dilution, and presentation. Without the right ice, even the best cocktail recipe can fall flat: different ice shapes for different cocktails
Scotsman: innovating ice for bartenders
At European Bartender School, they believe in giving their students the best tools to help them succeed in the world of professional bartending. That’s why they’ve chosen to partner with Scotsman, a brand synonymous with innovation and quality in ice-making technology.
Scotsman’s truncated conical shape ice
One of Scotsman’s signature innovations is their truncated conical-shaped ice, which is engineered to maintain structure without crumbling during the mixing process. This design reduces unnecessary dilution, ensuring the integrity of the drink.
The shape also allows the ice to adapt to different types of glassware, making it a versatile choice for any bar setup.
How pure ice elevates cocktails
High-quality ice isn’t just about appearance—it’s about the purity of the water used to make it. Ice that’s free from impurities like minerals and gases melts more slowly, which means less dilution and a longer-lasting cocktail. Scotsman’s ice is known for its clarity and purity, which elevates both the taste and look of the final product.
Using pure ice enhances the overall cocktail experience by ensuring the drink stays cold and flavorful.
Minerality and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Water with a high TDS content can create cloudy ice that melts faster, leading to over-dilution. Scotsman’s ice machines spray technology helps to remove these impurities, ensuring crystal-clear cubes that look as good as they perform.
Why they chose Scotsman at EBS
At EBS, they strive to provide the best learning environment for aspiring bartenders, and having the best equipment is part of that commitment. Scotsman’s reliable and consistent ice production ensures that their students are always working with top-tier ice, helping them master the craft of cocktail making.
● Clear, solid, and consistent ice: Scotsman machines produce ice that is clear and pure, with low mineral content, resulting in cubes that melt slowly and maintain the integrity of the drink longer.
● Efficient and versatile: Scotsman’s cubes are designed to avoid sticking together, adapting perfectly to various types of glassware. Their ice holds up well during vigorous shaking or stirring, ensuring consistent quality in every drink.
● Clean & safe: Scotsman’s sanitation systems are among the best in the industry, with UV light technology that keeps ice clean and safe by reducing mold, mildew, yeast, and bacteria.
The European Bartender School and Scotsman partnership
Though often overlooked, ice plays a vital role in cocktail creation and is as essential as the spirits and mixers that go into the drink. Thanks to the partnership with Scotsman, every bartender trained at EBS will learn the importance of using pure, high-quality ice to craft cocktails that look great, taste amazing, and stay perfectly chilled.
With Scotsman ice machines in every EBS school, the students are equipped with the best tools in the industry, ensuring they graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in any bar around the world. Whether it’s a perfectly crafted Martini or a refreshing Mojito, ice will always be the unsung hero behind every great drink.
