There are differences in functionality within your cupboard. It’s not every glass for themselves. It’s a wonder how many people don’t know the differences with daily drink-ware, but they could spot out a martini glass. Sometimes when we start growing up, it’s a little difficult to change habits, like drinking water in a coffee mug. A little etiquette doesn’t hurt, and shows your sophistication. It’s also quite helpful to know about different drinks with different glasses when having guests over for a party. Here’s a mini lesson as to which glass to use.
For daily use
- Water Glass – These are the taller glasses. You use these for water, lemonade, and other drinks of the sort. This is your basic daily ware.
- Juice Glass – Mostly used for orange juice. I always wondered why I always got a small glass of OJ. But I guess this is to limit how much Vitamin C, acidity, or sugar we get in the morning.
- Mugs – For coffee, tea, hot chocolate. There’s a good reason why there’s a handle, the mug’s hot!
- My pick: I know I’m bending the rules, but for summer, I like to use the canning glass jars (ie. ball), sticking them in the freezer, and having a cold Peach-Mint Ice Tea. I think these are suitable for summer BBQ’s and picnics. Consider it BBQ chic!
For your bar
- White Wine Glass – White wine glasses are the taller of the two wine glasses. They also have the more narrow top.
- Red Wine Glass – Of course, this is the shorter of the two and it has a more globe or bowl top. The shape of the glass is to differentiate as well as distribute the flavors and aroma of the wine.
- Flute Glass – We see this glass used all the time with champagne or sparkling wine. There is a purpose for the shape of this class. It’s so the beverage doesn’t lost its carbonation (the “bubbly”).
- Martini Glass – This one is a no brainer. Open upside down-cone shape on top with a stem. This is also used for other cocktails and best used when chilled first. There are 2 sizes, 3oz and 12oz.
- Brandy Glass – This glass is also easy to spot. It usually has a short stem and a globe head. The shape of the glass is important because it keeps the flavor and aroma in. The globe head helps it to keep the goodness of the brandy in.
- Like daily drinking glasses, there are also 2 sizes for “other drinks”. Here’s the explanation of the differences:
- Highball Glass or Cocktail Glass – This is usually used for mixed drinks (ie. Long Island Ice Tea), on the rocks, or neat. This is the all-around glass, more commonly used for cocktails. This is the taller glass.
- Old Fashioned Glass – Drinks serves in this glass usually have ice served with it. There are also specific drinks. This is the shorter glass.
Happy drinking!!