Does 80 proof alcohol kept in the freezer have the same coolant properties as the equivalent of ice?

solost
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:34:53 +0000
Factual Questions

Just curious. I’m going camping this weekend. I’m doing a low-carb thing, so no beer-- I bought a handle of liquor (I think it’s called a ‘handle’-- it’s like the size of 2 fifths. Not that I plan to drink it all myself in one weekend; I want to have more than enough in case my friend wants some or nearby campers stop by). It’s in the freezer now.

If I froze a similar quantity of water, it would effectively keep food cold in a cooler by itself. But since 80 proof alcohol does not freeze, is it as effective as ice, as a cooling method? Or does the act of ice gradually thawing convey better and / or longer-lasting cooling properties?

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