If you have the right glasses, you can create your own happy hour bar at home. Bevvies are meant to be enjoyed in a variety of drinking vessels. The right glasses and drinkware will enhance your sipping experience, whether you’re enjoying Chianti or cherry cola. But how do you choose the right drinking glass?
You’ll find that there’s no one perfect glass for every situation. Some glasses work better than others, depending on the style of beverage being served. For example, a wineglass works well for red wines but not necessarily white wines. And some glasses are better suited for certain types of beverages. For instance, martini glasses are great for cocktails because they keep the juice inside cold. Tall, thin champagne flutes are ideal for bubbly drinks because they have a smaller surface area, keeping the sparkling drink effervescent longer.
The first thing you need to consider is what type of beverage you’ll be serving. Will it be a cocktail, a beer, or something else?
Next, you’ll want to think about the style of glass that’s most appropriate for your occasion. There are so many different shapes and styles available. Some are more formal than others. For example, if you’re having an outdoor barbecue, you might want a more casual glass. A cocktail party might call for a fancier vessel.
You should also think about the capacity. Do you want a large cup for a bigger pour? Or maybe a smaller capacity for a sipping spirit? These factors will help you narrow down your choices.
So, while you may not find one perfect glass for all occasions, you can still make your life easier by choosing the best one for your needs.
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s take a look at some gorgeous flutes and glasses that can make even water look chic.
Eve Coupe Modern Cocktail Glass
The type of cocktail glass that’s both modern and unabashedly retro, this version at CB2 is the type of glass that makes whatever you’re drinking look 53 percent chicer.
SHOP AT CRATE & BARREL CB2 – $7.95
Fiorella Coupe Glass Set
Pretty, delicate, and so, so festive, this is the glass you raise to toast happy occasions.
SHOP AT ANTHROPOLOGIE – $64.00
Martha Stewart Blush Coupe Glass Set
You won’t believe me when I tell you this stunning set of glasses is dishwasher safe, but it is. Specially created for Macy’s, you won’t find the pastel and gold-colored glasses anywhere else.
Morro Flute Set
Made for fancy-schmancy mimosas, but subtle enough to hold your favorite flavored oat-milk, this set of flutes would look stunning on an otherwise white table.
SHOP AT ANTHROPOLOGIE – $56.00
Edge All-Purpose Wine Glass
Pretty and elegant, I’d also use this to serve parfait. Because who doesn’t love parfait in fancy glasses?
SHOP AT CRATE & BARREL – $12.95
Horizon Stemless Wine Glass Set
Drink your cold brew from this stemless set of glasses and I’m pretty sure you’ll feel like you’re living in the future. The sturdy bottoms are wide enough to allow the glasses to serve as pretty vases.
Gold Rimmed Champagne Coupe Set
Go old school with a set of gold rimmed champagne glasses. Serve bubbly in them, of course, or you can enjoy a scoop of sorbet from the faceted drinkware.
Edge Champagne Glass
For the nights when you want to invoke the ‘just the tip’ method of drinking, choose this slim champagne glass from Crate and Barrel.
SHOP AT CRATE & BARREL – $12.95
Stacked Stem Wine Glass
From now on, do your tequila shots from this sleek wine glass. The stems say “top shelf,” while the capacity says “and make it a double.”
SHOP AT ANTHROPOLOGIE – $18.00
Esme Smoke Glassware
A smoke-kissed wine glass is gorgeous enough on its own, but the tinted glass allows you to keep hidden that you’re drinking water. (Or not, you do you). The discreet privacy is perfect for nights with your well-meaning but nosy friends who keep circling back to police your good time.
SHOP AT WEST ELM – $56.00-$112.00
What are your favorite glasses to sip out of? Share your wine bar and champagne glasses in the comments below!
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