PROBLEM: You spent hours prepping an elaborate, cucumber cocktail for the birthday party you’re hosting for a coworker, but a bucket of watery ice is diluting the delicately-balanced flavor. You just caught your boss smirking after she took a sip.
SOLUTION: Always stash ice in a colander set on top of a bucket or bowl. That way, as the ice melts, water will drain out and guests will get the solid stuff—and your faboo cocktail won’t be compromised.
