If you’ve come across a cocktail recipe that includes ice, you might be wondering how important this is for the overall taste. For some cocktails, ice is essential, and for others, it simply improves the quality of the drink. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWe’d generally suggest straying away from cocktails that feature ice if you’re going camping—that is, if you don’t have any way of accessing ice without it melting!