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re: Upcharge for Ice!
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:21 pm to GynoSandberg
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:21 pm to GynoSandberg
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What kind of extra work? Seems like it would fall under the scope of work of a bartender getting their bar ready for service. Cut fruit, make syrup etc
You can grab a lime and cut it and have wedges ready to go in 60 seconds. Ice doesn’t work that way. Spheres are such a hassle to make properly and take up a lot of space to store. It’s a lot different than just cutting fruit or filling your ice well.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 4:23 pm
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Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:22 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Lester every time he hits submit
This is absolutely hilarious
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:32 pm to GynoSandberg
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What kind of extra work?
The molds to make clear ice do take up a lot of freezer space. My truecubes mold is 7”x6”x6” to make 4 cubes and it takes 18-20 hours to make them. There may be a better commercial mold for restaurants, but I can see it being a hassle. I do agree you should be notified of the charge when asking for a large cube or sphere though.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:56 pm to TackySweater
How long does it take to pour water into a mold and set it into a freezer? What is the “such a hassle” part?
You can’t up charge on something because it takes us space in your freezer
You can’t up charge on something because it takes us space in your freezer
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:58 pm to GynoSandberg
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How long does it take to pour water into a mold and set it into a freezer? What is the “such a hassle” part?
That’s not really how you make spheres. They do have some but they don’t really work that well. Some bars are just buying them now.
And then if you want them to be clear and nice it takes more work.
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You can’t up charge on something because it takes us space in your freezer
Sure you can.
It’s an ingredient just like any high end food ingredient that takes time or effort to procure. Do some research next time.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:07 pm to TackySweater
Why are you gatekeeping the process to make perfect frozen water spheres?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:10 pm to GynoSandberg
Wut lol
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:18 pm to TackySweater
You’re suggesting it’s a hassle that takes time and effort to pull off, I’m asking you what the process involves?
If it is involved enough to charge $3 for, so be it. Can you tell us?
If it is involved enough to charge $3 for, so be it. Can you tell us?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:29 pm to GynoSandberg
LINK
This is a quick video that gives you a general idea
This is a quick video that gives you a general idea
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:35 pm to GynoSandberg
The sphere making takes time to make block ice and then you have to use a $3000 ice press to make it into a sphere
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:08 pm to wickowick
That provides some clarity. Do you find yourself explaining that often to customers?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:09 pm to wickowick
yes it’s a gigantic PIA
however if you are going to market as a premium whiskey bar (which I believe our friend wick does) then you have to have the spheres
1.50/drink is a fricking bargain compared to the hassle behind the bar
however if you are going to market as a premium whiskey bar (which I believe our friend wick does) then you have to have the spheres
1.50/drink is a fricking bargain compared to the hassle behind the bar
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:14 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:not to speak for wick, but…if I order an expensive whiskey I expect an ice sphere, and I suspect most of not all his expensive whiskey buyers expect the same. It’s kinda part of the deal
Do you find yourself explaining that often to customers?
if I order an old fashioned and I get ice cubes (for example) I’m going to send it back
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:16 pm to cgrand
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if I order an expensive whiskey
Like what?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:22 pm to GynoSandberg
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Do you find yourself explaining that often to customers?
Customers who know what’s going on won’t have an issue with it.
Ronnie from the westbank that get hits with a $2 ice sphere charge is the one that will probably get worked up about it.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:23 pm to t00f
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Like what?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:23 pm to cgrand
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I order an old fashioned and I get ice cubes (for example) I’m going to send it back
At a high end cocktail bar or anywhere?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:24 pm to TackySweater
quote:that would be the only type place i'd order it. otherwise i'm drinking beer
At a high end cocktail bar
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:36 pm to cgrand
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not to speak for wick, but…if I order an expensive whiskey I expect an ice sphere, and I suspect most of not all his expensive whiskey buyers expect the same. It’s kinda part of the deal
They expect to be charged for a sphere?
Im an “expensive” whiskey drinker in a restaurant and always have a large cube, I’ve never seen a charge for it in all my years. Hence the curiosity
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:39 pm to GynoSandberg
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They expect to be charged for a sphere?
Im an “expensive” whiskey drinker in a restaurant and always have a large cube, I’ve never seen a charge for it in all my years. Hence the curiosity
just google "charging for ice whiskey" and 20 articles immediately come up
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 6:40 pm
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