Cocktail glass: types, names, photos

The use of table accessories is a whole science called table etiquette. It is easy to use a variety of plugs and cymbals. Their appointment can be guessed intuitively. In most cases, this does not cause difficulties. But to choose the appropriate glass for cocktails, based only on intuition, it is quite difficult. After all, there are more than a few hundred types of these products. Glasses differ in the thickness of the glass, form and are intended for the corresponding beverages.

Why do we need glasses?

In ordinary life, a person does not think about what kind of vessel it is necessary to drink a drink. However, to get a real pleasure from a cocktail, it should be served in a specially designed glass.

Quite eloquently sounded the statement of the famous wine critic Friedrich Siegel. Once he noticed that wine without its worthy dishes lost half of the charm. To eat Burgundy from a glass that is not intended for him is equivalent to listening to a symphonic orchestra with plugged ears.

Do not remain deaf to such an authoritative opinion. So let's see what kind of cocktails are meant. The photo above illustrates the widespread vessels.

Helpful information

In the eighteenth century, goblets appeared in France for the first time. They were used only for wine. By the way, in the translation from the French language the word "glass" means "bank". Today's vessel has evolved a little. Now the glass is a container (125-150 ml) elongated, cylindrical, somewhat pear-shaped or taking the form of a vase.

To distinguish a glass for cocktails from a glass is easy enough. The capacity of the latter, as a rule, is 200-250 ml. It is used for mineral water or fruit. Visually it is a vessel without a stem, cylindrical or upwardly expanding.

When serving, glasses are placed to the right of the plate and from above. The following order is observed: most of all, there is a vessel that must be used first.

Varieties of wine glasses

It should be understood that the vessels are made in different shapes for a reason. It allows you to maximally open and fix the flavor and taste of the content. An incorrectly selected glass can disrupt the necessary balance.

In the modern world, the following varieties of this dish are adopted:

• Glasses for champagne, sparkling wines;
• Sniffers (designed for cognac, brandy, whiskey) ;
• Glasses for wine;
• Glasses for vodka and liquor;
• Glasses for cocktails.

Consider the last category of vessels.

Variety of glasses

Cocktails are quite an unusual drink. Ingredients for it can serve berries, fruit, chocolate, jujube, juices, milk, a variety of alcohol. You just need to know how to mix, which, of course, in what proportions.

The visual component plays an important role. The cocktail has a peculiar aesthetics. She became the calling card of the drink. Aesthetics influenced both glasses for cocktails, types, shapes, design, volumes. Each drink has its own components, and therefore, a special taste, character, mood. To make such a picture perfect allows a special design. That's why glasses for cocktails are as diverse as the drinks themselves.

The corresponding vessels appeared gradually. The invention of a new recipe and method of filing required an aesthetic design. Therefore, soft, streamlined or elongated plastic forms appeared with light or curved lines.

The assortment of blood vessels is quite rich. Let us dwell on the most common and popular types.

Martini cocktail glass

The vessel (martini glass, cocktail glass) is designed for chilled drinks, without ice. He is also called a cocktail glass, whose name is "Martini". This drink is served in this vessel. It is designed for chilled medium-sized cocktails. Ice is completely unacceptable for this form. Also do not use a beverage glass in its pure form. Despite the name, even for the Martini vermouth, it is inadmissible.

Visually the vessel is easy to distinguish. The walls of the glass form the widest funnel. The glass from the very foundation begins to expand rapidly. He does not have smooth transitions that distinguish other species. Visually it resembles a triangle. The product has a thin stem. This is the only glass that allows a person who drinks from him not to feel the temperature of the contents with his fingers and, accordingly, not to warm him. The volume of the vessel is 90-280 ml.

Apply a glass of cocktails:

• "Daiquiri".
• "Cosmopolitan".
• Derby Daikiri.
• Basilini.
• "Passionate Daykiri."
• "Earthquake".
• "Red bikini".

A glass of margarita

Such a vessel (Margarita Glass) is a surprising form. The name speaks for itself, since such a glass is intended for the cocktail "Margarita" and its variations. The product is also used for the supply of frozen drinks.

A glass with a capacity of 200-250 ml has a thin long stem. In this product there are smooth lines and transitions. At its base the glass is very narrow. At the same time, the upper edge of the product is widely opened. The rim of such a vessel is usually decorated with a sugar fringe.

Highball glass

The vessel (Highball glass) is a tall glass. It has a thick bottom. The neck slightly widens. A cocktail glass for highball is used mainly for soft drinks, juices, mineral water. The volume of the vessel is from 160 to 240 ml.

It is often used by bartenders to make complex cocktails. In this product, the supply of a large volume of beverage is quite acceptable.

A glass for cocktails is designed:

• "Bloody Mary".
• "Mojito".
• "Tequila Sunrise".
• Strawberry colada.
• "The horse's neck."
• "God daughter".
• "Mai-Tai."

A glass of collins

The vessel (Collins) is distinguished by a thick bottom and walls. Its volume is 230-340 ml. The glass is widely used for strong drinks mixed with ice and soda. It is in demand for cocktails that imply a large volume. For example, drinks "Long Island Ice", "Mojito".

Glass of Hurricane

The vessel (Hurricane Glass) is remarkable for its amazing shape. In English, the name of the glass means "hurricane". When you look at its forms, appropriate associations arise. It also resembles a tulip, located on a curly short leg. A cocktail glass, the name of which is hurricane, is used for tropical drinks. Its volume is 400-480 ml.

It serves tropical cocktails:

• "Pina colada".
• "Blue Hawaii."
• "Amigos Pina Kolada."
• "Tequila Sunrise".
• "Banana colada."

Often use these glasses for milkshakes.

A glass of coffee

The container (Irish Coffee Glass) resembles the shape of a tulip. Distinctive features of the glass are a short leg and a thick handle. The latter is made of heat-resistant glass. This allows the use of the product for hot drinks. It is for them that the glass is intended. Basically it is used for drinks mulled wine, grog. Suitable for coffee cocktails. It is also used for drinks with the addition of ice cream. In this capacity, coffee is served Irish.

The volume of the vessel is 240-320 ml.

A glass of old fashion

The vessel (Old Fasioned) has a rectangular shape. Has a thick bottom and walls. Its volume is from 100 to 320 ml. Today such a vessel is not as popular as it used to be. Its main purpose is the supply of strong alcoholic beverages. As a rule, it's whiskey. However, the drink is not supplied in pure form, but with the addition of ice. Thick walls of the glass prevent rapid melting of the latter.

The vessel possesses an amazing history of its creation. As you know, cowboys in the Wild West often "fired" in bottles. Bartenders carefully collected the remaining fragments. Glasses were made from the bottoms. In this similarity, a glass of old fashion is being made today. It is very durable and almost does not break.

Glass of Pilsner

Its other name is sling. This is one of the variants of a highball glass. It is distinguished by its more glamorous appearance. Its name was given to this vessel after the invention of the cocktail (the classical version) "Singapore Sling". The volume of the product is 200-300 ml.

Widely used glass for cocktails:

• "Sling" (various variations).
• "Sex on the beach."
• "Sweet contrast."
• «Banana Daiquiri».

Features of glasses

These vessels are able to radically change the perception of taste and flavor of the drink. After all, depending on the shape of the glass, the first sip acts on certain taste buds.

In addition, special attention should be paid to the voicing, purity, strength of the product. Any bubbles, chips, cracks, turbidity is a real marriage for a given vessel. A professional glass should have a number of features.

The most important thing that you should pay attention to is the composition and quality of the glass. Modern glasses are made of the following types:

• Ordinary glass;
• Synthetic;
• Smooth crystal.

Synthetic glass is obtained from plastic raw materials. These glasses are distinguished by their high strength. At the same time, their surface is sensitive enough to any extraneous influences.

The crystal glass contains lead. It is this component that gives the glasses improved properties. Thanks to lead, they are somewhat similar to crystal ones. These glasses are transparent, sparkling and durable.

Conclusion

Psychologists say that the shape of the selected glass not only contributes to the taste sensations, but also can significantly raise the mood. The use of transparent glasses is associated in a person with a sense of lightness and purity, openness. Such vessels are great for a gift, especially in conflict situations. This gift will cause trust and disposition. Particularly sensitive people are absolutely not suitable glasses made of colored glass. Individuals who have a good sense of humor, will like the vessels with a pattern.