Answer quickly (and without Googling!): which of these three drink glasses would you choose if you were serving a delicious Piña Colada?

1- Scandinavian Cup

2- Irish Cup

3- Flute Cup

Based on your answer, can you tell me why the other glasses are not suitable for this classic sweet cocktail made with rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice?

We're bringing these questions here to explain to you that the shape and material of the drink glasses make all the difference in the flavor of the cocktail.

The right glass has the power to enhance the aromas, personality, and dilution of the drink, as well as influencing the perfect temperature for consumption.

Thought-provoking, isn't it?

To help you better understand the perfect glasses for each cocktail, as well as their effects, we've prepared this comprehensive article with detailed information. Let's dive in!

Oh, and if you're curious to know if you chose the right glass for your Piña Colada, keep reading, because we'll tell you throughout the text!

And since you, the reader, probably don't yet have bartending experience , to help you better understand the perfect glasses for each cocktail, as well as their effects, we've prepared this comprehensive article with detailed information. Let's embark on this discovery!

Why are there so many models of drink glasses?

You've probably noticed that the glass they use to serve you a margarita isn't the same as the one they use to serve you a Mojito, right?

There's no doubt that drink glasses are visually different, but this is an issue that goes beyond aesthetics.

This is because each of them is designed to have a shape that makes the drinking experience even better.

For example, some glasses have a narrower mouth and this allows them to retain the classic aroma of the drink . .

Other glasses have a longer stem that prevents the drink from heating up quickly when touched by your hand.

In other words, at the end of the day, choosing the right drink glasses makes all the difference when offering a drink!

So, if you want to fully enjoy a drink, it's time to learn more about each glass. And we're here to help you on that mission.

What are the types of glasses?

Did you enjoy learning about why there are so many different types of drink glasses?

So now it's time to learn about the types of glasses and what to serve in each one.

Come with us!

Highball

The Highball is one of the first drink glasses we'll introduce you to.

This model is tall and thin, making it the ideal option for parties with refreshing cocktails and also non-alcoholic drinks, such as juices and soft drinks.

Another strong point of the Highball is that it is perfect for drinks that usually require a lot of ice or that require a straw, either to decorate the drink or make it easier to enjoy.

Collins

Consider the Collins glass if you're planning on serving drinks like Tequila Sunrise, Mojito, and Gin and Tonic.

This is because it keeps these drinks tastier as it is narrow and has a capacity that varies from 240ml to 420ml.

These features also make it ideal for serving drinks with straws, which is common in the drinks mentioned above.

And of course, we can't forget to mention the Tom Collins cocktail, which bears the name of this glass.

It's practically a crime to serve this refreshing mix of gin, lemon juice, sparkling water, and sugar syrup in another glass.

On the Rock

Anyone who understands drinks knows that you shouldn't underestimate short glasses like the On the Rock.

This is because if a glass is small, then it can hold drinks with big names and, obviously, strong ones.

It's no wonder that whiskey and other pure spirits are served at On the Rock.

In this glass, you can also safely add drinks such as Negroni, Caipirinha, Fitzgerald, Boulevardier and Old Fashioned.

Furthermore, the low shape, with a straight edge and thick bottom of this glass is ideal for drinks that contain ice, as these shapes slow down the dilution process, especially of large ice cubes.

Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned and On the Rock are drink glasses that are easily confused.

In fact, they are similar, but the Old Fashioned has a wider mouth than its bowl (middle of the glass).

This makes it ideal for serving drinks like caipirinhas, caipivodkas and caipisaquês.

Copper mug

When you mention a copper mug, you remember the Moscow Mule, right?

This mug is perfect for refreshing drinks that need to stay cold in the drinker's hand.

This ensures that the drink stays cold for longer and also gives the drink a different look.

Long drink

Among the versatile drink glasses, we can definitely mention the Long Drink.

Tall and thin, it usually holds about 250ml of drink, making it the perfect glass for parties with non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails served on the rocks.

What's more, these cups are easily customized with colors, glitter, writing, and the like, ideal for company parties or even graduations.

Balloon Snifter

The Balloon Snifter is one of the drink glasses that makes magic happen in the drink.

This is because its narrow mouth, wide bowl and medium height allow the aroma of drinks like cognac to linger in the glass for longer.

Furthermore, its short stem favors the exchange of heat between the hand and the drink, maintaining its ideal temperature.

Coupe

The margarita and the Coupette glass go hand in hand when it comes to drink glasses.

This glass is perfect for the beloved drink made with tequila , lime juice and liqueur, as it has a large mouth and a bowl divided into two parts, one wider and the other narrower.

The result of this margarita + Coupette combination is visually wonderful and can be replicated for drinks like Frozen and fruit cocktails.

Dry/Cocktail Glass

The Dry Cup is another drink glass with a magnificent strategy behind it.

Its long base and Y shape exist precisely so that the drinker's hand does not affect the temperature of the drink.

Which makes it the best option for drinks like Cosmopolitan, Dry Martini, Pisco Sour, Daiquiri and Margarita.

Flute Cup

The Flute glass is known worldwide as the champagne glass.

She is officially the one who must serve sparkling wines and cocktails that contain sparkling wines, such as the French 45, Mimosa and Kir Royal.

Scandinavian Cup

On our list of elegant glasses, the Scandinavian one undoubtedly reigns supreme with its slightly tapered shape, round base, and narrow, open mouth.

And although it is elegant, its function is to serve more exotic cocktails, such as the Aperol Spritz and the Piña Colada (here is the answer to the question we asked at the beginning of the text, remember?), as well as other drinks that contain tropical fruits and are usually sweeter, such as the Singapore Sling.

Irish Cup

The Irish Cup's structure, with a side handle, makes it perfect for hot drinks.

This way, strategically, the drinker doesn't need to touch the glass while enjoying drinks like Irish Coffee and other derivatives, such as coffee, chocolate and hot tea.

American cup

The American cup is undoubtedly well known to any Brazilian who loves a good, cold beer.

There are also those who call it Lagoinha, but regardless of the name, its function is to prevent the beer from heating up too quickly, which is why it is small.

And although it's very familiar to beer lovers, the American glass is also a great way to serve cachaça and shots of different drinks.

What is the ideal glass for a drink?

As you've seen so far, drink glasses are made with the best drinking experience in mind.

This makes them capable of prolonging flavor, temperature and stimulating the visual senses.

So, if you want to impress and look good when serving your drinks, get the right glasses!

And to avoid mistakes at this point, it's essential to consider what drinks you intend to serve, whether they will be dry, refreshing, fruity, and what their distilled bases will be.

A good strategy to avoid making mistakes is to opt for classic drinks. For example, if you choose to serve a Dry Martini, you should definitely use a Dry glass.

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Conclusion

As you've seen throughout this article, the various drink glass options are not a marketing strategy to get you to drink more and more.

In fact, they are a very well-designed strategy to ensure your drink always has more flavor and aroma, in addition to staying at the ideal temperature they should have.

So, if you want to enjoy your drinks even more or want people to enjoy the drinks you serve even more, consider always choosing the right glass.