Icy / Frozen
Effervescence & TextureSummerUsed in ~7 drinks
The numbing, crystalline cold of crushed or shaved ice that goes beyond mere chilling — it alters a drink's viscosity, mutes harsh edges, and creates a slow-dilution arc that evolves flavor over minutes. Frozen cocktails rely on this textural element as a core structural component, not just a garnish. The sensation is immediate and tactile, coating the tongue with frost before flavors arrive.
Aroma
Cold suppresses volatile aromatics, so the nose is restrained and clean — you detect only the most persistent top notes, often citrus or mint, rising through a veil of chill.
Source Ingredients
crushed iceshaved icepebble iceliquid nitrogenfrozen fruit