There are several things that remind me of childhood…water ice is real high on that list. You would think that a simple sugar syrup and a little bit of flavoring wouldn’t be too hard to come by….but it is. There is a certain texture…not chunky ice like a snow cone….not shaved ice…but smooth ice…similar to the texture of ice cream….but without the cream. I was on a mission to share this summer time treat with my kids. I believe I perfected it….traditional Philly water ice…right here in the Bluegrass….love ;)