Polar Bear • Las Vegas valley

Top Hat Ice for Your Cocktail Menu

Choose an ice shape with a rounded body and wider base. Top hat ice gives your cocktail service another option.

Top hat ice in a highball glass with lime
Give your ice a job

A little character in your glass

You can compare top hat with other specialty shapes. Your glasses and drink style set the direction. Share both when you ask for a quote.

Your equipment makes the shape.

Your top hat preference calls for compatible specialty equipment. We review its fit with your bar and other ice needs.

Does the top hat form suit your glassware?

Your top hat choice has a rounded body and wider base. Compare that form with the glass opening. Think about how you want the drink presented. Your machine determines the actual output. Ask to review the specified shape. A general cocktail category does not identify it by itself.

Your cocktail menu provides the useful demand count. List drinks that call for top hat ice. Note the busiest service for those drinks. Keep bulk bar use separate. Your storage and production review needs both patterns. Include glassware details when asking about the equipment fit.

What should the machine review include?

Your top hat ice needs matching specialty equipment. Compare it with sphere or square only if those suit your menu. Do not assume one unit makes all three. Your available space also shapes the choice. Measure the planned position and access route. Ask about the exact machine in the quote.

Keep your utility notes with that preference. The site evaluation checks water, drain and dedicated power. Airflow and care access need clearance. Your rental includes cleaning, preventive maintenance and repairs. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s specified care guidance. Review the complete setup before choosing the shape for your service.

Your top hat request can start with the drink menu. List the serves that need this form. Include the glasses and busiest serving period. Your equipment discussion should keep these requirements together. Ask which proposed model fits the shape and demand before deciding how to arrange the station.

A little clarity

Your questions. Plain answers.

Why is it called top hat ice?

Your ice has a rounded body and wider base. Its form gives the category its name. Compare it with your glassware.

Which machine category should I explore?

Start with specialty cocktail equipment for your bar. Ask specifically about top hat ice. We review the proposed machine with you.

Can I discuss this alongside general ice needs?

Yes, bring your whole beverage plan. Separate specialty drinks from your general demand. We will review each use.