Cocktail hour, pairing glassware with drinks

If you are planning an event like a wedding, cocktail party or private function then you need to have an understanding of the types of glassware for those cocktail drinks.

Wondering which glassware is best for cocktails? Mojito’s? Whiskey’s? Manhattans? you name it! Highball or lowball? We are here to help you learn how to select the best glassware for your event, whatever your tipple.

Know your glassware

What most people don’t pay attention to is that glassware has been designed for the drinking experience and specific drink it holds. Most long stem glasses are made that way to keep the drink at the right temperature.

A glass can enhance an aroma and the way you hold a glass can affect the temperature of your drink, therefore improving your drinking experience. Nobody likes a warm white wine, right?

If it is your turn to be the host of cocktail hour, here are some savvy glassware tips to help!

Martini glassware

A traditional cocktail glass is one in the shape of an inverted cone. Commonly known as the Martini Glass.

Most of these cocktails do not come with ice, so the stem is long as it is there to control the temperature making them easy to hold without handling the glass too much. This cone shaped glassware also has a nice large surface area to enhance the aroma.

Martini glassware suits a wide range of cocktails, from, you name it, a Martini, cosmopolitan, margaritas, to name a few.

Our martini glassware for hire comes in a range of sizes from 60ml to 240ml. Plus glass styles from acrylic to 5 star german crystal glassware.

Tumblers

A tumbler is considered an all-purpose glass, they can also be referred to as Lowball or short tumbler, designed to serve spirits straight or with a few ice cubes.  Cocktails such as, Negroni’s, White Russian’s or an Old fashioned.

Hire online our crystal tumblers for a classic look or straight glass lowball glassware.

Hi Ball Glassware

A hi ball is a glass that is ideal for “tall” cocktails or mixed drinks which will be poured over ice. Collins glasses are also popular for these types of drinks.

They best suit cocktails like mojito’s or mixed drinks served cold.

Our Hi Ball glassware come in a variety of styles and sizes.

Champagne Saucer Glassware

Champagne saucers are very on trend at the moment for serving champagne and sparkling wine. But they’re also great for a cocktail or two such as a delicious espresso martini or margarita on a sunny afternoon.

There are a variety of Champagne saucer sizes for hire on our website.

Champagne Glasses

Champagne glasses aren’t just  used for the sparkling wines. They’re also great for Mimosa (Peach puree and sparkling wines) and Bellinis (Chilled citrus juice and sparkling wine).

Choose a crystal cut glass for those glamorous events or one of our many straight cut glasses that come in options such as 5 star german crystal glassware to acrylic glassware.