Thermodynamics Foils a Great Idea for Alcohol Ice
Most recent answer: 02/12/2013
Q:
I am wanting to make a punch and freeze wine as ice cubes - this way the punch is good for everyone - non alcoholic no cube - alcoholic just put in the cubes? Will this work - freezing the wine into balls?
- Robyn (age 50)
Houston, Texas, USA
- Robyn (age 50)
Houston, Texas, USA
A:
Alas, the freezing point of ethanol is much lower than the freezing point of water. If you try freezing an ethanol-water solution (e.g. wine) the ice will start to freeze (but only well below 0°C) leaving the ethanol in the liquid.
Nature is not always kind to great ideas.
Mike W.
Nature is not always kind to great ideas.
Mike W.
(published on 02/12/2013)