In cocktails, ice matters. ... and then fill it about ¾ full with ice cubes. Use a bar spoon and stir for about 30 to 45 seconds. ... store the ice in the freezer in a sealed container.

English says, on the whole, top-level cocktail bars have ice delivered or use in-house systems to make fancy ice. All those big, chunky cubes that have gained popularity in recent years, ...