Ice?

[Neil Ward]

Scott said:

<<<BTW, can anyone explain to me why England's beverages seem to be
completely devoid of that frozen water stuff they call ice.  Actually they
don't have ice in any country I've traveled to, other than in the US of
course. I just don't get this. How can you live without ice (in anything
soda, water etc...) >>>

[extremely puzzled expression] We do have ice in drinks.  Most pubs and
restaurants will ask if you want ice in things like coke, fruit juice, water
or some spirits; some will just shove it in anyway.  Lager is usually
pre-chilled, but bitter is supposed to be served at room temperature.  Wine
doesn't usually have ice in it, of course, but white wine and champagne will
be chilled (hopefully).  Tea and coffee are usually served boiling hot, but
iced versions will have ice in them.  Then there are things like slush
puppies, which are nearly all ice.

Of course, we don't often get much sun over here, so there isn't so much
call for chilly drinks.

Neil
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