{"title":"Home Bar Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo things turn a drink at home into a bar drink: a bit of smoke and one big clear ice cube. Here is the kit for each, both easy gifts for anyone who likes whiskey or cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cocktail-smoker-kit","title":"Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoke an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan or a glass of whiskey at home in under a minute. Set the smoker on the glass, add a pinch of wood chips, light them with the torch and let the smoke settle for 10 to 30 seconds. It works on drinks without alcohol too: cold brew, iced tea, lemonade, cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as a complete gift set with two whiskey glasses and two ice ball molds, so it is ready to use the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden smoker top: a round lid with a barrel shaped chimney and a matching cap that closes over the chips. 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) across and 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) tall, so it sits on most rocks, wine, cocktail and beer glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel mesh screen that holds the chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable torch with an adjustable flame. Ships without butane, which is restricted in shipping. Buy a can locally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 tins of wood chips: apple, cherry, oak, peach, pear and walnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 whiskey glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ice ball molds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake the drink in the glass you will serve it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the smoker top on the glass and put a small pinch of chips on the mesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight the chips with the torch until they smolder, then close the barrel cap to trap the smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 10 to 30 seconds, lift the smoker off and serve right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/how-to-use-a-cocktail-smoker\"\u003ehow to use a cocktail smoker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor adults. Keep the torch and butane away from children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on a stable, heat-safe surface, pointed away from people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smoker top gets hot. Let it cool before touching or cleaning it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave smoldering chips unattended. Smoke can set off smoke alarms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the torch come with butane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Butane is restricted in shipping, so the torch arrives empty. Buy a can of butane locally and fill the torch before the first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich glasses does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoker lid is 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) across, so it covers rocks, wine, cocktail and beer glasses with a rim up to that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should I smoke a drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 to 30 seconds. A longer smoke gives a stronger, drier flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on drinks without alcohol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It works on cold brew, iced tea, lemonade, cider and mocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich wood chips are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix tins: apple, cherry, oak, peach, pear and walnut. Apple, cherry, peach and pear give a lighter, sweeter smoke. Oak and walnut are stronger and suit whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/smoked-old-fashioned-recipe\"\u003eSmoked Old Fashioned recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/best-cocktail-smoker-kit\"\u003eBest cocktail smoker kit: what to look for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/how-to-make-clear-ice\"\u003eHow to make clear ice at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FreezenSlush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655827325201,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6410\/1393\/files\/cocktail-smoker-kit-torch-lighting-wood-chips_7586a226-d1d2-4d53-9c4d-09a6a8a05958.jpg?v=1791657188"},{"product_id":"clear-ice-maker","title":"Clear Ice Maker","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystal clear 2 inch ice cubes for whiskey and cocktails, made in your own freezer. No machine and no electricity. The insulated foam box freezes the water from the top down, which pushes the air bubbles and the cloudy part into the reservoir underneath, so the cubes in the tray come out clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch makes 8 large cubes. Big clear cubes melt slowly, so a drink stays cold without getting watered down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulated foam box with a lid. Keep the box: it is what makes the ice clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone ice tray for 8 cubes, each 2 inches (5 cm), in a plastic frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is 10.6 x 5.1 x 5.9 inches (27 x 13 x 15 cm). Check that your freezer has a flat space that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the box with water. Filtered water gives the clearest ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the silicone tray in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze for 24 to 30 hours on a flat shelf. Try not to move it or bang the freezer door while it freezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift out the tray and pop out the cubes. Tip the cloudy ice from the bottom into the sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet a cube sit at room temperature for about 3 minutes before you pour a drink over it, or it can crack. Full guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/how-to-make-clear-ice\"\u003ehow to make clear ice at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to freeze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 to 30 hours on a flat freezer shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many cubes does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 cubes per batch, each 2 inches (5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the ice at the bottom cloudy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is how it works. The box freezes from the top down and pushes the air and minerals to the bottom. The cubes in the tray stay clear, and the cloudy block underneath goes in the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my cube crack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt went straight from the freezer into a drink. Let it rest for about 3 minutes first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need special water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but filtered water gives the clearest result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silicone and plastic tray inside an insulated foam box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/smoked-old-fashioned-recipe\"\u003eSmoked Old Fashioned recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/best-clear-ice-maker\"\u003eBest clear ice maker: molds vs machines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/home-bar\/how-to-use-a-cocktail-smoker\"\u003eHow to use a cocktail smoker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FreezenSlush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655829291281,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6410\/1393\/files\/clear-ice-cube-maker-8-cubes-2-inch.jpg?v=1791661042"}],"url":"https:\/\/freezenslush.com\/collections\/home-bar.oembed","provider":"FreezenSlush","version":"1.0","type":"link"}