How to Make Clear Ice

If you have made ice cubes in your home freezer from tap water, you may have realized the ice cubes are generally white rather than clear. For everyday use, this is not usually an issue. However, if you are throwing a nice party for a holiday, birthday or anniversary, you may want to impress your guests with clear ice. Making clear ice requires a few more steps than simply making ice, but it can be worth it for the compliments from your guests.

Tap or distilled water
Water filter
Teapot or pot

Instructions

- 1
  Filter tap or distilled water through a fine filter to remove any impurities from the water.
- 2
  Boil the filtered water fully. Allow it to boil for two to three minutes to expel as much air as possible.
- 3
  Pour the boiled, filtered water into ice cube trays. If you are using plastic trays, allow the water to cool slightly before putting it into the trays because freshly boiled water in plastic trays can cause them to crack in the freezer.
- 4
  Place the ice cube trays into the freezer, preferably near the front. The key to clear ice is slow freezing to allow air bubbles to escape rather than become trapped under the ice.

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