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Cocktail glasses
In this collection you will find cocktail glasses for whisky cocktails and other mixed drinks, from an elegant coupette to a generous copa glass. The Amber Glass pieces are mouth-blown with a subtle optic touch finish, while Just Slate Company from Scotland makes a set of four glasses engraved with a bee. They are made for anyone who enjoys mixing a cocktail at home and wants to serve it beautifully.
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Choose the glass to suit the drink. The CG100 (170 ml) is a coupette for drinks served without ice, such as a Manhattan or a Rob Roy. The CG200 (600 ml) is a copa glass with an oval bowl, roomy enough for ice and garnish in a whisky highball or gin and tonic. The bee glasses by Just Slate Company (350 ml) are versatile glasses for everyday use. The tools for mixing are in shakers & cocktail accessories.
Which cocktail glass should you use for a whisky cocktail?
It depends on whether the cocktail is served with or without ice. Stirred cocktails served up, such as a Manhattan or Rob Roy, belong in a stemmed coupe so your hand does not warm the drink. Long drinks over ice, such as a whisky highball, need a roomy glass, and an Old Fashioned is traditionally served in a tumbler. The Amber Glass CG100 coupette and CG200 copa glass are made for the first two situations.
What is the difference between a coupe and a martini glass?
A coupe has a shallow, rounded bowl; a martini glass has a V-shaped bowl. The rounded shape makes a coupe less prone to spills when walking or toasting, which is why many bartenders now prefer it. Both glasses have a stem and are meant for chilled cocktails without ice. The Amber Glass CG100 is a 170 ml coupette that works for cocktails as well as champagne.
How much should a cocktail glass hold?
For a cocktail without ice, 150 to 200 ml is ample, as a stirred or shaken cocktail usually comes to around 100 ml including dilution. That leaves room below the rim and means fewer spills. For long drinks with ice and tonic or ginger ale, choose a larger glass: the Amber Glass CG200 copa (600 ml) and the Just Slate Company bee glasses (350 ml) offer that space.
Can handmade cocktail glasses go in the dishwasher?
No, the mouth-blown Amber Glass glasses are not dishwasher-safe, and the engraved Just Slate Company glasses are also meant for hand washing. Wash them in lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid, rinse with clean water and dry immediately with a lint-free cloth to prevent limescale marks. When drying a stemmed glass, hold it by the bowl and never twist the foot.
Are cocktail glasses a good gift for a whisky lover?
Yes, especially for someone who also enjoys whisky in cocktails. The Amber Glass sets of two come in a satin gift box, which makes them ready to give. The set of four bee-engraved glasses by Just Slate Company is a lovely choice for anyone who often has guests. Pair them with a shaker or a whisky cocktail book for a complete present.