Chilled to Perfection

By Alexis Bohlinger

Creating a cocktail takes the perfect recipe, the proper technique of crushing or muddling elements, adding precise amounts of liquors and even shaking or stirring to ensure proper mixing before serving in the proper container. And, with all that you must also think about how your drink will be chilled. Meaning ~ what type of ice cube will you chose.

Weiss Distilling Company, in downtown Clawson, brings a unique cocktail experience where its speakeasy vibe creates a relaxing atmosphere for patrons to enjoy tantalizing drinks made with Weiss’s own hand-craft ed vodka, rum, or gin — and their own hand-craft ed ice cubes.

When you enter the front lobby, you can peek into the ice room and see the giant bandsaw that goes to work each day to ensure the clearest and cleanest ice for your drinks. By using a unique device that freezes water from the bottom up, Weiss is able to create a 25-pound block of ice which is then hand-cut into individual serving sizes. Weiss’ crystal-clear ice cubes fi t each glass and potion like a glove.

Don’t take our word for it, check it out for yourself. Choose a cocktail from their menu and if you’re adventurous, venture to the stronger side with the Weiss Lighting moonshine or absinthe cocktails. You can also pick up “to go” cubes and spears for $2 each to take your cocktail experience home, adding a sense of luxury and taste to your next cocktail party.