Tidal Craft Ice

From shrubs to tinctures, muddled basil to egg white foam, the nation’s cocktail revolution is in full swing -- and we’ll drink to that. A new generation of cocktail connoisseurs has emerged, replacing faux-colored, high-fructose-corn-syrup mixers with fresh ingredients that have been stirred, shaken and strained to perfection. This fall, as our region’s thirst for craft drinks continues to rise, another hand-crafted product will make its debut on the market.

From the makers of Bold City Pops in Jacksonville comes Tidal Craft Ice, a new farm- to-freezer concept that perhaps most closely resembles a cocktail cube. While often overlooked for its usefulness, the farm-to-freezer process is a clever natural alternative to preservatives in products like mixers. It allows fruits and vegetables to be picked at their peak, preserving both their flavor and nutritional value, while also provid- ing farmers an additional way to make use of surplus harvests during high-yield times of the year.