As extra - and sometimes frustratingly slippery - as they may seem, ice tongs actually do serve important purposes in the world of drink service.

Some ice buckets come with accessories such as tongs, garnish trays, and scoops that always add convenience and functionality. So, if you want your buckets to give a fancy yet professional look ...

That was the Ice Bucket Challenge, an online stunt and charity drive in which one person dumped icy water over their head, posted a video of it and dared someone else to do the same. Back then, we ...

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back. The challenge that splashed through social media in 2014 as people all over the world dumped buckets of ice water on their head to raise money and awareness for ...

This made me question the establishments that bring you an ice bucket and a spoon instead of tongs if you want to chill your wine or add a dash to your spirit beverage.

Our Top Picks We've also included ice buckets that come with handy tongs to help with serving, plus a few with special features like draining plates and removable liners or garnish trays.

The 2025 Ice Bucket Challenge was started by students at the University of South Carolina. The 2025 Ice Bucket Challenge supports mental health awareness and advocacy.