Choosing the right glasses for your drinks isn’t exactly a science, but there are good reasons and quite a bit of knowledge and experience behind what drink goes in what glass. It basically comes down to what it is about the drink you want to savor – the bubbles, complex aromas or refreshing cold temperature.
Fizzy drinks taste best in flutes
Sparkling and carbonated drinks are best served in tall glasses with a small mouth, like flute glasses. This gives the drink a small surface area which helps preserve the bubbles and stops it from going flat too quickly.
Bowl size matters
A large bowl brings more oxygen into contact with the drink and lets it breathe, releasing complex flavors and aromas. Decanting in a carafe can help jump start this process before you pour. Keeping drinks with a lighter aroma cool and fresh for longer is easier in long stem glasses with smaller bowls.
"With STORSINT, I wanted to create a glassware series that enhances the enjoyment of drinks and can be used for all occasions year after year."
Aaron Probyn
Product Designer
Go-to glasses for all-round enjoyment
For anything from water and milk to fruity summer punches and even coffee or tea, you can’t go wrong with a classic design in thick glass that holds both warm and cold drinks. Here’s a refreshing suggestion.
Rhubarb Paloma Mocktail
1 part fresh grapefruit juice
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part rhubarb syrup
3 parts club soda
Ice cubes, grapefruit wedges and rhubarb ribbons