Living the Good Life

If you’ve ever tried to stock a bar cart or set up a home bar, you’ve probably been confused by all of the different types of bar accessories. The good news is that buying the best cocktail glasses doesn’t have to be all that complicated.

Martini

While the coupes work just fine, it’s hard to argue with the iconic look of a Martini in a tall cocktail glass. This cocktail glass works for a number of cocktails that are chilled and served up.

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Curved rocks glass

Love great brandy and cognac, but don’t have the space for a fancy snifter? Opt for the Curved rocks glass; it’s convex sides give a similar effect to a snifter, encapsulating the aroma.

Shot glass

The Shot glass, or shooter as it›s often known, is always a must on any list, not just because of its use for a Tequila Slammer, but also because you can try a range of shots from straight vodka through to a Squashed Frog.

Wine glasses

Wine glasses come in two general shapes: one made for white wine (a little taller) and one made for red wine (more balloon-shaped).

Old Fashioned

A gold standard for whiskey folks. Whether you want it neat, in an Old Fashioned, or you want something else entirely, the Old Fashioned (or rocks) glass is essential in a successful home bar.

Beer from the right glass

While it’s a lot easier drinking out of a bottle or can you really aren’t doing the beer, or your tastebuds, any justice. It’s important to always drink beer from the right glass otherwise you’ll miss the aroma, which influences so much of the overall flavour of the beer.

Fluted Champagne glasses

Instantly recognisable, Fluted Champagne glasses are delicate and magnificent glasses that ooze luxury and class. If you’re a big mimosa drinker, you might want some deeper flutes for brunch-time entertaining.

Coupe glass

An open-mouthed, shallow cocktail glass, the classic Coupe glass is great not only for cocktails but for drinking champagne too. Fun fact: According to legend, the design was modeled on the breast of Marie Antoinette.

From the March 2020 issue of FHM India.