Ice is highly porous and absorbs nearby odors, so stash cubes in resealable bags and keep any uncovered or strongly scented foods out of the freezer to prevent off-flavors in cocktails. Replace stored ...

Due to my failure to label containers, our freezer is where mysterious blocks of leftovers wait for a resurrection that may never come. I still often determine what any given ice-slab comprises only ...

Pure alcohol will not freeze in most home freezers, but alcoholic drinks with higher water content can. Carbonated drinks should be stored away from the freezer to prevent explosions and injuries.

Due to my failure to label containers, our freezer is where mysterious blocks of leftovers wait for a resurrection that may never come. But for cocktails, the freezer is a far more efficient ally. A ...