ok, I'll start with a simple one. You can take this as a joke or seriously, your choice.
ICEStuff needed:Upright freezer
Pan
a clear glass
funnel
2' length of aluminum tubing (thin walled) with rubber plug (or cap) to fit the "bottom" end
large pool noodles or pipe insulation to fit tubing.
zip ties as needed
duct tape as needed
whiskey
Ingredients:distilled water
1. Pour distilled water in pan and bring to boil
2. Allow to cool so that it can be handled easily
3. affix pool noodle around pipe. For larger diameters, split pool noodles lengthwise and either duct tape or zip tie sections around pipe
4. pour water into capped tube and support upright in freezer. (zip ties suggested)
5. Allow to freeze
6. remove from freezer, remove pool noodles and rubber plug.
7. run water over pipe to allow ice to slide out of pipe
8. break or cut off upper part of ice rod and discard.
9. break or cut remaining crystal clear ice into size desired.
10. put a chunk in glass, pour a good whiskey over it and enjoy
note: sipping on whiskey while following the recipe causes it to be easier and to make more sense