Summer is the primary vacation season, the season of relaxation, sunshine, beach, fun and enjoyment and what is best to complete this peaceful, stress-free atmosphere is the taste of a refreshing, energizing summer cocktail.
Nowadays several people working in the hospitality sector who may not be experienced bartenders, but own a bar, restaurant or café may get confused to which glass they should choose for serving the cocktails of their customers. The choice of the correct glass for the cocktails is a crucial one since it greatly affects the aroma, taste and longevity of your creation and therefore it has a direct impact on customers’ satisfaction and experience. For this reason, each type of drink requires a specific vessel in order to maximize its potential.
List of glasses and their use
Coupe glass
This cone-shaped cocktail glass was designed in England over a century ago and it was used for sparkling wine and champagne. However today this type of glass is perfect for mixed cocktails meant to be strained, since its shape shows off a drink’s vivid clarity or rich emulsion and the stem keeps the customer from warming the drink with his/her hand. It is best for serving shaken or stirred cocktails that are strained into a glass with no ice, ideal for contemporary martini version of drinks
Old-fashioned glass
It is also known as lowball, rocks or tumbler. The shape of this glass is ideal for letting the drink warm in the customer’s hand thus altering slightly the flavor of the drink. It is best to be used for serving complex spirits and cocktails; anything that is “built” into the same glass you are serving.
Shot glasses
This is a short and narrow type of glass ideal for holding about 45-50 ml of liquor or cocktail mix. It can be used for serving a single liquor or spirit of extra strength.
Julep glass
This is a short and narrow type of glass ideal for holding about 45-50 ml of liquor or cocktail mix. It can be used for serving a single liquor or spirit of extra strength.
Copper mug or Moscow mule
The copper helps in keeping the drink chilled and the handle curving outwards is used to prevent heat transference from the customer’s hand. It is usually used for serving cocktails made with vodka, spicy ginger beer and lime juice garnished with lime.
Beer glass
Beer can be served in different types of glasses depending on the type of beer. There is a choice between beer mugs and glasses like pint, pilsner and stein glasses.
Our company offers a wide variety of glasses from which you can make your choice. Our experienced staff may guide you in choosing the correct glass for the use required.
