The best way to shake things up at your next party is by choosing the right glassware. People are always impressed when they see a waiter or waitress pour their drink into the fancy liquor-filled glass instead of just grabbing a beer from the fridge.
1. Goblet:
The classic goblet is a glass that has a wide base and narrow top. You would find this glass mostly in wine, champagne, and cocktail glasses. Wine glass takes the longest to make compared to the other glasses because after making the stem and bowl separately, they are then joined together by hand. Goblets are made in three different styles: which is smooth, which is ribbed along the bottom to achieve a thicker foot, and which is zig-zag embossed.
2. Mugs:
A mug is like a drinking glass, but it is shaped like a cup with a handle. This glass is used for drinks that require you to stir them, like Mojitos or shakes. There are two types of mugs, which are cold and hot mugs. One of the most popular types of mugs is the hot cup, which has been used by countries all over the world such as Asia and Africa.
3. Martini Glass:
The martini glass is ideally designed for mixed drinks such as Martinis and Manhattans; it has a wide bottom with a tapered stem to prevent spillage during mixing and serving process. The glass is usually made out of stemmed crystal, however this glass can also be made of other materials such as glass, vitrified clay, and even stainless steel.
4. Old Fashioned Glass:
The old-fashioned glasses are a mixture of the three different types of glasses mentioned above. The only difference between the old fashioned and Martini glasses is that the bottom of the latter has a straight edge while the former has a tapered bottom. The stem also comes in various lengths; some are short while others go up to 12 inches long. It’s also common to find thick stems that are difficult to hold onto when stirring drinks.
In conclusion, there are a number of other glasses used in serving drinks and food, however these four are the most common. And we hope that you choose to go with the right type of glass at your next party.
