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Each drink in a bar is served in a specific glass to enhance its aroma, flavor, and color. Red wine is served in a stemmed glass, while whiskey on the rocks is served in a rocks glass
Each drink is served in a specific glass to enhance its aroma, flavour, and colour, with certain rules like whether or not to add ice. (AI Generated)
In a bar, the dim light often makes everything appear very appealing. You peruse the menu and select your favourite drink, but were you aware that each drink is served in a specific glass?
Each wine is poured into a specially designed glass that enhances its aroma, flavour, and colour. Moreover, certain rules apply to these glasses, such as whether to add ice to the drink or not. Let’s take a look at the varied glasses available in the bar and their specific uses.
Different Types Of Glasses And Their Uses
Red Wine Glass
Add ice? No
How to hold? Hold the stem to prevent your hand’s warmth from heating the wine.
Red wine is served at room temperature.
White Wine Glass
Add ice? No
How to hold? Hold the stem to keep the wine cool.
White wine is served chilled. The small bowl of this glass helps maintain the wine’s freshness and acidity.
Champagne Glass (Flute)
Add ice? No
How to hold? Lightly hold the stem without touching the top of the glass.
The long, narrow shape helps retain the champagne’s bubbles for longer.
Old Fashioned / Rocks Glass (Whiskey on the Rocks)
Add ice? Yes
How to hold? Grasp the bottom of the glass comfortably.
This glass is served with ice cubes and is designed for drinks with large ice cubes.
Snifter Glass (Whiskey Neat)
Add ice? No
How to hold? Hold the bottom of the glass in your palm, allowing your hand’s warmth to release the fragrance.
Whiskey is served without ice in a snifter glass. Its large bowl helps preserve the liquor’s aroma.
Martini Glass
Add ice? No
How to hold? Hold the stem to prevent the glass from being affected by your hand’s heat.
This classic cocktail glass is used for martinis, which are served chilled but without ice. The drink is chilled in a mixing glass or shaker.
Highball Glass (Rum And Coke Or Vodka Tonic)
Add ice? Yes
How to hold? Hold from the middle or bottom for a comfortable grip.
Ice is added to this glass, making it ideal for refreshing summer cocktails.
Shot Glass (Tequila Shot)
Add ice? No
How to hold? Hold with your fingers and take a straight shot.
Tequila shots are served as a single shot without ice.
Pint Glass / Beer Mug (for Beer)
Add ice? Optional
How to hold? Use the handle (if any) or hold the bottom of the glass.
Ice may or may not be added, depending on the type of beer. Usually, beer is served chilled.
Rules For Using Ice
- On the Rocks: Ice is added to the drink, such as whiskey or rum.
- Neat: The drink is served straight from the bottle, without ice or mixers, such as whiskey or tequila.
- Chilled but No Ice: Some drinks, like martinis and wine, are chilled but no ice is added to the glass to preserve their flavour and aroma.
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