Beechwood Hammer

An ice hammer is used to break up & create crushed iced from regular ice cubes or a small block of ice.

Sure, technically you can... But we don't especially recommend that, as a regular hammer can tear your Lewis bag and/or damage your surface area.

So that ice doesn't go flying everywhere, you should use a Lewis bag to securely enclose the ice before crushing it with your ice hammer; you can also wrap the ice in a dish towel if you don't have a Lewis bag.

The best way to crush ice with an ice mallet is to first secure the ice in a Lewis bag and then use the face of the hammer to crush the ice. You can also use the top or bottom edges or side corners of the hammer for more precise breaks in the ice.

Outside of hammering anything stronger than the wood, absolutely! It's a hammer with many uses in the culinary and bartending world-- but better left away from anything metal.

Because you're using a Lewis bag or dish towel to enclose the ice, your hammer shouldn't need to be cleaned after each use. If it does need to be cleaned, just wash it with soap and warm water and then air dry it before storing. Use butcher block oil every 3-6 months to properly maintain your ice hammer.

Yes, you can alternatively use a blender or even hit the ice with a pan, but there's a reason the mallet & Lewis bag method is so popular with the pros-- it's much easier, quieter, cleaner, and more precise!

This bartender hammer is meant for everyday use any time you need crushed ice and is great for making drinks for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, dinner parties, and date nights. We've also been known to use it on meat and for other culinary purposes.

This cocktail hammer is made for everyone: beginner, intermediate, and advanced home bartenders as well as professional mixologists. Anyone who wants to make crushed ice will benefit from using it.