Double Boil Distilled Water for Clear Ice

Solutions, Reena Nerbas, Winnipeg Free Press

QUESTION: I am having a dinner party next week and would like to serve cocktails. Can you tell me how to make perfectly clear ice cubes instead of white or foggy cubes? Charissa (Portage la Prairie, Man.)

ANSWER: The trick is to boil distilled water twice. In other words, pour distilled water into a pot and boil it. Let it cool and repeat. Freeze cubes in trays. Or if your party has a theme, freeze water in silicone moulds or a new rubber glove. Secure the opening of the glove with a rubber band and freeze. Remove the rubber band and glove and drop the giant ice hand into a bowl of punch. Feel free to get creative and add food colouring.

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