Ziplock

Ziplock is a resealable plastic bag from Esplanda, listed under general merchandise. It is a bar and kitchen accessory, not a drink, so there are no tasting notes or serving temperatures to give. Bags in this category usually close with an interlocking press-to-seal track, and that is what makes them useful around drinks. The most common job is garnish prep. Citrus wheels, lime wedges, orange peels, and cucumber ribbons keep better sealed in a bag in the refrigerator than loose in a bowl. The sealed bag also stops them from picking up fridge odors. The bag also works for crushed ice. Fill it with cubes, seal it, and break the ice up with a muddler or rolling pin. This gives the finely cracked ice that a mint julep, a Moscow mule, or a Tom Collins needs. The sealed bag keeps meltwater off the counter. Bags like this are also handy for batching. Pre-measured sugar, salt, or spice rim mixes can be portioned out, and a bag can carry cocktail picks, straws, and cut fruit to a picnic or backyard gathering. Check the packaging for the exact dimensions and count before choosing a use.