When we have a drink, how much
thought actually goes into which glass you drink from? Not much, I’m guessing.
Would you believe it if I told you that there is a lot of science involved in
choosing the correct glass depending on the drink?
thought actually goes into which glass you drink from? Not much, I’m guessing.
Would you believe it if I told you that there is a lot of science involved in
choosing the correct glass depending on the drink?
Well, there is. It is proven that the
shape of the glass is a major factor in how the drink actually tastes. That
means if the first time you tried awhite
wine you found the taste not to your liking, you were probably sipping from a
glass that was much too large and round – a beginner’s mistake.
shape of the glass is a major factor in how the drink actually tastes. That
means if the first time you tried awhite
wine you found the taste not to your liking, you were probably sipping from a
glass that was much too large and round – a beginner’s mistake.
Wine Glasses
In order to drink white wine, the
glass should have a small mouth area and surface area so as the drink does not oxidize too
fast. This results in the white wine losing its distinct taste and becoming not
very pleasant at all.
glass should have a small mouth area and surface area so as the drink does not oxidize too
fast. This results in the white wine losing its distinct taste and becoming not
very pleasant at all.
To the untrained eye, a wine glass is
a wine glass, but it simply isn’t so. If your wine glass is noticeably large,
then that glass is intended for red wine. The larger surface area is intended
for the drinker to swirl their drink around in order aerate the liquid,
bringing its flavor to the fore. You wouldn’t do this with white wine on the
account of the drinks lighter and more delicate nature.
a wine glass, but it simply isn’t so. If your wine glass is noticeably large,
then that glass is intended for red wine. The larger surface area is intended
for the drinker to swirl their drink around in order aerate the liquid,
bringing its flavor to the fore. You wouldn’t do this with white wine on the
account of the drinks lighter and more delicate nature.
Champagne/Sparkling Wine Glasses
Sticking with the science that
lighter drinks need less surface area, champagne and sparkling wine require even less surface area than white wine.
LSA
champagne flutes are the glass of choice for such drinks, as their small
surface area reduces the sparkling drink’s bubbles, stopping it from going flat
so quickly.
lighter drinks need less surface area, champagne and sparkling wine require even less surface area than white wine.
LSA
champagne flutes are the glass of choice for such drinks, as their small
surface area reduces the sparkling drink’s bubbles, stopping it from going flat
so quickly.
The flute glass’s tall nature also
lends itself to champagne cocktail mixes such as Prosecutor and Bellini, which
are equally as popular as sparkling wine and champagne itself at parties. Hosts
will do well to keep this in mind.
lends itself to champagne cocktail mixes such as Prosecutor and Bellini, which
are equally as popular as sparkling wine and champagne itself at parties. Hosts
will do well to keep this in mind.
Cocktail
Glasses
Glasses
What party is complete with
cocktails? Now, the most important thing to remember is that cocktails come in
all shapes and sizes, as do the relevant glasses. It can be a bit tricky, but
here is our rough guide to providing the correct glass for the cocktail.
cocktails? Now, the most important thing to remember is that cocktails come in
all shapes and sizes, as do the relevant glasses. It can be a bit tricky, but
here is our rough guide to providing the correct glass for the cocktail.
The
‘Traditional’ Cocktail Glass – This glass has a long stem and a mouth area that allows the
drinker to get in close to the drink so as they can appreciate the aroma of the
cocktail. Cocktails, such as martinis and cosmopolitans, are served without
ice.
‘Traditional’ Cocktail Glass – This glass has a long stem and a mouth area that allows the
drinker to get in close to the drink so as they can appreciate the aroma of the
cocktail. Cocktails, such as martinis and cosmopolitans, are served without
ice.
Highball
Glass –
Similar to the champagne flute in the way that is has a long body, only without
the stem, that is used to serve what a called ‘tall cocktails’. Ice is commonly
served with the drink in the glass, along with a variety of non-alcoholic
mixers. Gin & tonic, Bloody Mary and mojitos are served in these tumblers.
Glass –
Similar to the champagne flute in the way that is has a long body, only without
the stem, that is used to serve what a called ‘tall cocktails’. Ice is commonly
served with the drink in the glass, along with a variety of non-alcoholic
mixers. Gin & tonic, Bloody Mary and mojitos are served in these tumblers.
Lowball
Glass –
Commonly referred to as a whisky glass, this
tumbler’s small body and thick base lend
itself to holding between six and eight ounces of liquor. Drinks such as White
Russian and Negronis are served in these small glasses.
Glass –
Commonly referred to as a whisky glass, this
tumbler’s small body and thick base lend
itself to holding between six and eight ounces of liquor. Drinks such as White
Russian and Negronis are served in these small glasses.
The Type of
Glass Makes All the Difference
Glass Makes All the Difference
If you are hosting a get-together, make sure that you have the
appropriate glasses for your drink. Nobody wants to be the person that somehow
makes a cocktail unappetising because it was served wrong, plus using the
correct glasses demonstrates that you are a good host.
appropriate glasses for your drink. Nobody wants to be the person that somehow
makes a cocktail unappetising because it was served wrong, plus using the
correct glasses demonstrates that you are a good host.
Make sure to do your research on the Types
Of Glasses that are available in order to serve your drink correctly,
tasting as intended.
Of Glasses that are available in order to serve your drink correctly,
tasting as intended.