I have never tried nasty ice but fruit punch is perfect when made perfectly.
Ice is the solid form of water. It melts when the temperature of its environment is higher than the freezing point of water.
Crushed ice would melt faster because it has more surface area, and it probably has a less density than regular uncrushed ice.
With big refrigeration units.
yes there is
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