Ice plays a pivotal role in the creation of cocktail slushies, serving multiple essential functions that contribute to the overall taste, texture, and presentation of the drink:

1. Texture and Mouthfeel: The crushed or shaved ice used in cocktail slushies helps create a smooth and slushy texture that enhances the drinking experience. The fine ice particles blend seamlessly with the cocktail ingredients, providing a refreshing and frosty consistency that is both satisfying and thirst-quenching.

2. Temperature Control: Ice acts as a chilling agent in cocktail slushies, ensuring the drink is served at the optimal temperature for maximum enjoyment. The coldness of the ice helps balance the flavous of the cocktail and keeps it chilled for an extended period, even on hot summer days.

3. Dilution and Balance: Ice not only chills the cocktail but also contributes to its overall flavour profile by gradually diluting the drink as it melts. This dilution process helps mellow out the intensity of the alcohol and other strong flavours, creating a well-balanced and harmonious taste that is easy on the palate.

Here's a simple easy recipe for a Frozen Margarita!

Ingredients 

- 50ml Tequila
- 25ml triple sec
- 25ml lime juice
- 15ml sugar syrup
- Large handful of ice
- Wedge of lime to garnish

Put all the ingredients except the lime wedge in a blender and blitz until smooth. Tip into a cocktail, margarita or rocks glass, garnish, serve and enjoy!