Our process

The Clear Ice Process That Redefines Excellence

Precision, purity, and performance—crafted into ice that delivers unmatched clarity, consistency, and trust for the hospitality industry.

Key Benefits of the XL Craft Ice Process:

  • Unmatched Clarity – Perfectly transparent ice that enhances presentation in every pour.
  • Slow-Melting Strength – Engineered to last longer, keeping drinks cold without dilution.
  • Consistency at Scale – Every batch meets the same premium standard, order after order.
  • Cold-Chain Integrity – Delivered under strict conditions to preserve quality from our facility to your venue.
  • Trusted by Hospitality Leaders – A process designed for the demands of bars, hotels, and distributors.
Our process

Our Six-Step Process to Perfectly Clear Cocktail Ice

Water Filtration for Crystal-Clear Ice

  • What we do: Our process begins with multi-stage carbon filtration that removes sediments, chlorine, and impurities from the water.
  • Benefit: This step guarantees clean-tasting water and ensures every cube is crystal-clear and visually flawless.

Reverse Osmosis for Pure Clear Ice

  • What we do: We use reverse osmosis membranes to eliminate dissolved solids and microscopic contaminants from the filtered water.
  • Benefit: The result is ultra-pure water that produces clear ice with no cloudiness, off-flavors, or unwanted dilution.

Directional Freezing for Crystal Ice Clarity

  • What we do: Water is frozen slowly from the top down, forcing air bubbles and impurities to settle outside the final cut zone.
  • Benefit: This method creates flawless, dense ice that melts slower than machine ice and keeps cocktails colder.

Precision Cutting & Cocktail Ice Shapes

  • What we do: Large ice blocks are precision-cut into exact 2” cubes, Collins sticks, and spheres with strict size tolerances.
  • Benefit: Each piece is uniform, giving bartenders efficiency and cocktails a premium presentation.

Quality Assurance for Premium Clear Ice

  • What we do: Every batch is inspected under HACCP protocols for clarity, density, size, and overall structural integrity.
  • Benefit: Only perfect cubes, spheres, and sticks move forward, guaranteeing consistency and premium quality.

Cold-Chain Packaging & Ice Delivery

  • What we do: Finished ice is sealed in food-grade packaging and stored consistently between 20 °F and 5 °F, secured through strict cold-chain logistics.
  • Benefit: Your ice arrives frozen, intact, and service-ready, fully compliant with FDA, HACCP, and USMCA standards.

Clear Ice Manufacturing — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about how XL Craft Ice is made — from water purification and freezing methods to packaging, storage, and delivery.

We use reverse osmosis purification and directional freezing, which remove impurities, minerals, and air bubbles. The result is crystal-clear ice that looks flawless and elevates cocktail presentation.

Yes. Regular machine ice often traps air, minerals, and impurities that can carry subtle off-flavors into cocktails. XL Craft Ice is flavor-neutral, preserving the integrity of spirits and mixers.

Reverse osmosis is a purification process where water is pushed through a fine membrane that removes dissolved solids and contaminants. This ensures ultra-pure water that freezes into transparent, taste-free ice.

By freezing water from the top down, directional freezing produces dense ice without trapped air. Our cubes and spheres melt 2–3 times slower than standard ice, keeping cocktails colder and stronger with less dilution.

On average, our ice lasts 2–3x longer than machine ice. That means a whiskey on the rocks or gin & tonic stays colder and better balanced throughout service.

We specialize in four premium formats, each precision-cut to fit standard glassware and elevate cocktail service:

  • Classic Cube: 2" × 2" (5 × 5 cm) — the industry standard for whiskey and spirit-forward cocktails.

  • Sphere: 2.2" diameter (5.5 cm) — elegant round ice with minimal dilution, perfect for signature drinks.

  • Collins Stick: 1.6" × 1.6" × 4.7" (4 × 4 × 12 cm) — designed for tall highball and Collins glasses.

  • Normandy Block: 2" × 2" × 2.75" (5 × 5 × 7 cm) — a taller cube that adds presence and slows dilution.

Yes. We allow flexible pallet configurations so you can combine cubes, spheres, Collins sticks, and Normandy blocks in one order.

All ice is sealed in food-grade bags and stored between 20 °F and 5 °F (–7 °C to –15 °C). Our strict cold-chain logistics ensure the ice never breaks temperature from production to your freezer.

 

For direct industry clients such as bars, hotels, and venues, the minimum order is 100 units. For distributors, we ship by pallet with a standard minimum of 5,000 units to ensure frozen integrity, efficiency, and cost savings in logistics.

Every batch is inspected for clarity, density, weight, and size under HACCP protocols. Non-conforming pieces are rejected.

Yes. Our Free Distributor Sample Kit includes cubes, Collins sticks, and spheres so you can evaluate clarity, melt resistance, and packaging.

No. We provide sample kits free of charge to qualified distributors and hospitality partners.

Each kit contains 12 Classic Cubes, 2 Collins sticks, and 2 Spheres — enough to test in cocktails and showcase to clients.

Trusted Quality, Backed by Certification

We don’t just make ice — we deliver food-safe, compliant, and consistent cocktail ice that meets U.S. standards. Every cube is manufactured under strict safety protocols and supported by international certifications.

FDA Registered

Verified as a food supplier you can trust.

HACCP Protocols

Safety checks at every stage of production.

FSVP & USMCA Advantage

Seamless import compliance and duty-free cost efficiency.

Industries we serve

Premium Cocktail Ice Supplier in Texas – Clear Square Ice Cubes for Bars & Restaurants

FDA-compliant, crystal-clear ice cubes manufactured in Mexico and delivered directly to Texas bars, restaurants, hotels, and event venues.

Restaurants

Elevated Cocktail Experience

Turn every cocktail into an unforgettable dining moment worth savoring.

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Hotels

Five-Star Drinks, Five-Star Ice

Deliver five-star cocktails that match the elegance of every stay.

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Bars & Nightclubs

Stand Out Behind the Bar 

Keep every cocktail flawless, even when the night never slows down.

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Event Venues

Premium Ice for your Occasion

Make every celebration sparkle with cocktails crafted to perfection.

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Upgrade Your Cocktails Today

When you choose us, you’re not just buying ice — you’re investing in consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Discover why we’re Texas’s leading premium cocktail ice supplier. Request a quote or view pricing today.

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