Even a drink on the rocks benefits from ice and not just in terms of temperature, but also because of the slight dilution that melting ice adds to the glass ... "We prefer big ice cubes," says ...

Muddle a sugar cube ... glass. (If using simple syrup, combine bitters and one bar spoon of syrup.) Add rye or bourbon. Stir. Christopher Testani for The New York Times Add one large ice cube ...

If you use the wrong ice cubes, you end up watering ... one more component you need to think of. Your glass plays a big part in the enjoyment of bourbon, and choosing the wrong one can ...