Words by Simon Difford
Ice cones are an iconic garnish widely used in Tiki bars, particularly when serving Navy Grog cocktails. They are made by freezing crushed ice that has been packed into a cone-shaped mould with a steel rod pushed through the centre to create a tunnel for a straw.
Ideally, use Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Cone Kit to make your ice cones. This has a perfectly sized stainless steel cone mould and rod to make a hole for a thin sip straw. I use Berry's cone mould with a long stainless steel drinking straw instead of the supplied rod. Alternatively, use a pilsner glass as your ice cone mould.
How to make
- Stand a metal straw/rod/ chopstick in the centre of your cone mould. This will form the hole through which the straw will run.
- While holding the rod in place, pack the cone with finely shaved ice (snow ice). NOTE: Regular 'crushed' ice is not fine enough. Your ice must resemble snow.
- Place in a freezer for at least two hours, ideally overnight.
- Remove from freezer and leave to stand for a few minutes, then gently remove the rod and ice from the cone mould.
- If ready to serve your cocktail, place the ice cone in the serving glass with a straw inserted through the central hole. Or, wrap the ice cone in plastic and return it to the freezer for storage, ideally within a sealed plastic box to prevent contamination from odours.
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