Ice Rinsers

I don't remember when I started rinsing ice. It's something that my mom taught me to do. Maybe her mom taught her to do it. After all, my grandmother did work at a soda fountain years ago, which is probably why my mom is so particular about how her soft drink is put together; it has to have the right kind of ice and the drink has to be poured in the glass a certain way. But, I digress. Back to ice rinsing. Well, this practice has been met with skepticism and ridicule, even by my own husband. I'll admit, it seems a little strange at first, but it really does make a difference. For instance, a glass of ice water with rinsed ice doesn't have as many of those little white floaty things that seem to come off the ice; and with rinsed ice, soda doesn't foam as much and therefore tastes bubblier. I don't understand the science behind it, but this video has all the proof I need. Who wants all that foam anyway? Thanks, Mom! :)