How to Keep Ice Cubes Frozen Longer

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Ok, it's not the biggest problem in the world, but an ice bucket full of water is a not-so-subtle hint that the party's over. Make your cubes last until the final guest has had their fill.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Boiled water
Large ice trays
Insulation, like bubble wrap or cloth
Muffin tins (optional)

Step 1: Boil the water

Boil the water before you put it into the ice cube trays. This removes the air bubbles, which makes the cubes last longer and look nicer, too—crystal clear instead of cloudy.

Tip: If your trays are plastic, be sure to let the water cool down before you pour it in!

Step 2: Make them bigger

Smaller ice cubes melt faster (and crushed ice melts the fastest), so use the biggest trays you can find, or make ice "chunks" by freezing water in mini-muffin tins.

Tip: For an average cocktail party, you should have at least two-thirds of a pound of ice per guest.

Step 3: Insulate the bucket

Line your ice bucket with bubble wrap or a dish towel before putting the cubes in; the insulation slows down heat transfer, so they don't melt as quickly.

Step 4: Use a lid

Cover your ice bucket with a lid to prevent warm air from reaching the cubes. Keep your cool.

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[juliescool32098]

thumbs up if your watching this cuz you have nothing better 2 do

[Rawr12x]

How to keep ice cubes frozen longer:

You will need a tray of frozen cubes

step one: make the cubes with water.

step two: never take them out.

Your done!

[LolAtUs100]

Boiled water? For ICE CUBES???

[jeffskid96]

how to keep ice frozen longer-

put the ice in the freezer.

TAHDAH!

[nunoyobiznis]

@clownpenis0 nice name =.=

[QueenofPancakes5260]

lol you guys are so retarted

[The5starSTUNNNA]

PUT IN FRIDGE

[REDNECKCABLETV]

one word, liquid nigtrogen

[elasticunderpants]

to freeze them you have to boil them?

[bazla123]

@AndroidT01187 lol