Radio Imbibe

Episode 72: All About Ice with Camper English

Episode Summary

Since 2009, writer and educator Camper English has been researching every aspect of making clear and custom ice for use in the bar and home. With his new book, “The Ice Book,” coming out this spring, we catch up with him to talk about his ongoing experiments with everything frozen.

Episode Notes

Camper English has been experimenting with ways to make the perfect ice for cocktails since 2009 and documenting his findings on his blog, Alcademics. With his new book, The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts, coming out this spring, we catch up with the San Francisco–based writer and educator to talk about the origins of his clear-ice experiments, the impact of his work on the cocktail world, and where his future ice studies may lead him.

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