Importance Of Glassware

HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT GLASSWARE

Choosing which glassware to use is an important thing to do. Aside from enhancing your table presentation, it can also add to the elegance of your style and make ordinary dining to elegant and entertaining ones. Beyond the aesthetics, specialized glassware is created to complement the drink it is intended to serve. You would not want to have the same glass garage door as your wine glass right? Therefore there are different types of glass you have to consider when deciding what to use as your glassware.

Wine Glasses

Although wine glasses come in many different sizes, the cup portion or “bowl” is the most important aspect. The visual appeal, body of the wine and play of the aromas are all factors in choosing the correct glass. There are no hard, fast rules for serving wine,

These are also commonly used when a “tall” version of a stronger drink is requested. Thin and elegant, the highball glass is a classy addition to any glassware collection.

Rocks Glasses – Also called “old-fashioned”, these small square shaped glasses are used to serve cocktails with a high alcohol content and little else, such as rum and coke, southern comfort or seven and seven. As can be inferred from their name, rocks glasses are also used to serve shots “on the rocks”.

Shot Glasses – As the name indicates, shot glasses are used for serving shots straight up. In addition, shot glasses can also be used to measure the amount of alcohol used in other mixed drinks and are a great addition to any bar, even if you don’t plan on serving shots.

Hurricane Glasses – A tall glass with a graceful curve in the center, Hurricane glasses are typically employed to serve their namesake drink, along with daiquiris and margaritas. The beautiful shape of the glass makes any drink visually