It’s Saturday night, and you’re ready to go out. But you’re tired of doing the same thing every weekend. You love to hang out with your friends at the bar, but your neighborhood pub is starting to get a little dull. For one of the coolest bar experiences around – literally – try drinking out of ice luges at a New York City ice bar, which will be coming to the city soon as part of a hip new trend spreading across the globe.
The first ice bar was introduced at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden in 1994. Sponsored by Absolut Vodka, the Ice Bar serves shots of cold vodka to guests in glasses made of ice. In fact, everything in the bar is made of ice, including the chairs, shelves, floor and the bar itself. The cold surroundings don’t keep guests from warming up the dance floor, showing off their moves under the otherworldly blue light.
Since the first ice bar opened, the phenomenon has spread all over the world, with other Absolut Icebars in Stockholm and London. Other companies have also cropped up, and ice bars can be found in cities like Tokyo, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Budapest, Hong Kong, St. Petersburg, Las Vegas, and New Delhi. The first icebar in the US opened in Orlando, and it is still the biggest one in the country. It is made with more than fifty tons of ice and features an indoor ice palace, fire place, sofa, and chairs, all carved by an award winning ice sculptor. The phenomenon is soon coming to New York City, with the area’s first ice bar being opened in the Hilton Hotel.
Ice bars across the world have similar features. The outer structures are made of ice, as are all the furnishings inside. Most feature elaborate ice sculptures and ice luges, which New York City patrons will enjoy when the phenomenon reaches the city. Ice luges are large blocks of ice with channels inside. Liquor is poured into the channels, chilling it immediately, and patrons are invited to hold a glass underneath the ice luge or drink directly from it. It’s like a super classy version of your college keg chugging contests.
If you can’t wait until the city’s icebar opens, professional ice sculptors can create ice luges in New York City for your personal party. With individualized designs and stunning craftsmanship, these ice luges will liven up any party. Don’t settle for the same routine. Host the party of the century and provide your guests with a drinking experience they will never forget.
If you can’t wait until the city’s icebar opens, professional ice sculptors can create ice luges in New York City for your personal party. With individualized designs and stunning craftsmanship, these ice luges will liven up any party.
