With global warming (aka “summer”) afflicting us all, here’s a handy tip to fix that “I don’t have time to wait for this soda to cool off in the fridge” problem:
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By the way, if you don’t want to wait the 5 long minutes suggested in the video, stir the water/ice/salt mixture vigorously for 2 minutes, and you’re done. Faster fluid flow rate gives you better heat transfer. SCIENCE!
There’s another video where they show how to shake a soda, put it in a freezer, remove carefully and as you pour it, it becomes an instant slushie. Probably more interesting visually than as a useful thing to do, but then some people really like 7-11 on a hot day.
@1 – You don’t need to shake it first.
No matter how much you shake a can, it returns to equilibrium in 20 seconds.
NOTE: This does NOT hold true with bottles.
or use your hands and stir it on the ice cube