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But what’s acold coffeesans ice cubes?

Is a frozen margarita truly amargaritaat all without it?

Ice in coffee, scooped safely

And, could you forgive your frozenpina coladaif it wasn’t actually frozen?

Mind-blowing, we know.

Amidor is an award-winning nutrition expert and author of the best-sellingThe Best 3-Ingredient Cookbook.

Ice in cocktails, safety concerns

Suffice to say that Amidor knows a thing or two about what’s safe to eat.

And ice in drinks at restaurants?

The idea was enough to sound her alarm bells.

This can lead to dirty and contaminated ice being put into beverages that can potentially get you sick. "

If a restaurant can’t offer up that information?

Maybe play it safe and go without.

Even when you’re at home, you should practice proper ice safety.

“When you scoop ice, a clean and sanitary ice scoop should be used.”

“That is a no-no and that ice should not be consumed.”