Ice & Wine Buckets
Add a touch of style to your home while entertaining guests with an ice bucket or wine bucket from Sur La Table. Keeping drinks perfectly chilled is easy with the help of these elegant bar supplies. Keep one situated on the countertop in the kitchen or place it right on the dining room table for easy access during a special meal. With a variety of sophisticated designs from which to choose, it’s easy to find a wine or ice bucket that complements your home’s décor. Browse through this collection to discover one that suits your tastes and your budget.
How to Use Your Ice Bucket for Parties
When you’re hosting friends and family, ice is one of the things that often gets overlooked when stocking up on party essentials. But when you have a dedicated ice bucket on hand, you’ll always remember to keep this important ingredient stocked. Rather than forcing your guests to visit the kitchen to get ice from the freezer, give them an easier (and more sanitary option) by setting out a stylish bucket with a set of tongs. For the ideal setup, place your ice bucket next to some other drink essentials, including wine and cocktail glasses, alcohol bottles, mixers and a decanter, allowing guests to pour their own drinks as they please.
For whiskey and scotch, minimal oxidation will take place due to the higher alcohol content. However, the decanter provides a practical place to keep the contents of a partially used bottle, especially since these drinks are consumed in much smaller amounts at a time compared to wine. A good scotch or whiskey decanter should have an airtight seal to preserve the flavor, as opposed to an unsealed white or red wine decanter.