Drinks are good but cocktails are fun! The wonderful medley of flavors and colors is a treat for the senses. What gives cocktails their true spirit is the glass and the garnish. Afterall, the serve ware and topping is what elevates the cocktail from a plain drink to a work of art. Hence, getting both right is very important.
If you want to nail the art of brewing and serving cocktails, check out these 10 cocktail glasses with garnish ideas. These recommendations from Vaaree are destined to make your cocktail picture-perfect and delicious!
10 Unique Glasses for Cocktail Garnish
1. Seahorse Cocktail Glass
There are many types of cocktail glasses and this one is meant to turn heads! Use it to serve a gin and elderflower cocktail. You can garnish with either elderflower or a stem of lavender inserted alongside the straw.
2. Stay High Cocktail Glass
The perfect companion for a glass of warm mulled wine. Pass a cinnamon stick through a round orange slice and dip into the drink for added flavor. Just the glass for an Insta-worthy winter drink!
3. Mariana Cocktail Glass
Serving margaritas? Then use this beautiful margarita glass to do it right. Decorate using a citrus peel that you can clip to the glass with tiny wooden clippers. Make sure to use fresh peels for an unmissable aroma.
4. Madeira Cocktail Glass
How about some good old Bloody Mary? Prepare the glass by rubbing salt on the edges and use a fruit wedge to keep it classy. You can also replace salt with chocolate granules depending on the drink you are serving.
5. Curvy Mocktail Glass
Sometimes, all it takes is a curvy mocktail glass to turn your boring evenings into a memorable one. When whipping up chocolate-based cocktails like a baileys martini, you can garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings in this glass to emphasize the chocolatey element.
6. Heikyo Glass Tumbler
There are different glasses for different drinks. But some are versatile enough for a variety of cocktails. A refreshing garnish idea for these could be to stuff a long toothpick with tropical fruits and place it on the rim. Works with any and every type of cocktail!
7. Eunoia Goblet
Cute designer drinking glasses for your sangrias are here! With all the fruit floating in the drink, you might think it doesn’t need a garnish. But a few basil leaves on top look great as they bring the green element to your cocktail orchard.
8. Retro Collins Tumbler
The classic tumbler for all your cocktails concoctions. Instead of the usual fruit garnish, why not use dehydrated fruit for a twist? You can add it as is or crush and sprinkle it over the drink for that pop of color and flavor.
9. Madeira Tinted Goblet
Flute glasses are best to preserve the bubbles of sparkling wine-based cocktails, like mimosas. Pour the chilled mimosa into the glass, add a candied orange slice and watch the evening get merrier by the sip!
10. Bottoms Up Glass Tumbler
These types of alcohol glasses are traditionally used to serve whiskey. But they can also double up as a cocktail glass for scotch-based cocktails. Citrus garnishes like oranges or spicy ones like nutmeg blend well with whiskey sour or similar cocktails.
Dial up the drama for your next cocktail party with fancy cocktail glasses from Vaaree. Exceptional quality, the latest designs, and affordable prices are all things you can expect to find here! Happy shopping and happy sipping!
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
1. What are some creative glasses to use for cocktail garnishes?
Each cocktail is unique and deserves different drinks glasses and a garnish that complements the flavors. Some fancy cocktail glasses that you can use for cocktail garnishes (and are all available on Vaaree BTW) are listed below:
- Fish Cocktail Glass
- Seahorse Cocktail Glass
- Sipper Glass
- Jellyfish Cocktail Glass
- Fluted Glass
- Spinning Whiskey Glass
- Ribbed Tumblers
- Martini Glass
- Stemless Martini Glass
- Stemless Wine Glass
- Goblet Glass
- Coupe Glass
- LIIT Long Glass
2. How do I choose the right glassware for showcasing cocktail garnishes?
The easiest way to do this is by picking the right cocktail glass for the concoction. For instance, a heavy bottom and wide mouth short glass works best for whiskey cocktails. Likewise, life-size tall glasses and pitcher style cocktails are perfect for LIITs. Once you choose the glass as per the drink, garnish it as per the drink’s flavors. For instance, sun dried orange slices on whiskey sour, edible flowers in a screwdriver, etc.
3. Are there specific glasses that work best for specific types of garnishes?
Yes, specific glasses work best for specific types of garnishes. For instance, if you want to place fresh elements on a skewer, a cocktail glass with a wide mouth would be best.
