What Cocktail Glasses Do I Need? Your Guide to Hiring Cocktail Glassware For Events
Presentation plays a pivotal role when serving cocktails, and it’s important to choose the correct glassware to make your beverages visibly appealing whilst enhancing the drinking experience.
Hosting an event where you’ll be serving cocktails? We’ve compiled this helpful Guide to Cocktail Glasses to help you take your mixology skills to the next level at your event. Let’s look at the different types of cocktail glasses available….
Martini Glass:
A martini glass is a popular choice, characterised by a long stem and triangular bowl. It’s perfect for serving martinis, cosmopolitans, manhattans, gimlets, and appletinis. Our martini glasses are available as the Martini Glass 7oz (Case Size 16) and Martini Glass 5oz (Case Size 17).
Slim Jim/Highball Glass:
These tall, slim glasses are the perfect option for any cocktail that’ll be served over ice, thanks to its size. When serving cocktails, they’re a popular choice for mojitos, gin and tonics, rum and cokes, long island ice teas and more. Check out our Slim Jim 12oz (Case Size 36), Slim Jim 10oz (Case Size 36), Slim Jim 8oz (Case Size 36), Slim Jim 7.25oz (Case Size 36) and Slim Jim 10.25oz (Case Size 36).
Whiskey Tumbler 8oz (Case Size 25)
This may also be known as a lowball glass. Its short stature and wide mouth make it the perfect choice for stronger cocktails like whiskey sours or whiskey on the rocks. Find our Whiskey 6oz (Case Size 36) and Whiskey Tumbler 8oz (Case Size 25) available for hire at Hireall.ie!
Coupe
This shallow, broad bowl is the perfect for serving champagne cocktails, as well as daiquiris. It features a saucer-esque shape and a wide rim to allow space for garnishes. Looking for the perfect champagne coupe for hire? Look no further than our Champagne Saucer 4oz (Case Size 25)!
Shot Glass:
The shot glass is a petite, compact structure and is ideal for small measures of spirits. Most commonly served in shot glasses are tequila, Jägerbombs and neat spirits. Choose from a variety of options from our selection available for hire, from the Shot Glass Helix 2oz (Case Size 10) and Shot Glass 1oz (Case Size 10) to the Shot Glass Islande (Slim) 2oz (Case Size 10) and Shot Glass Hot Shot 2oz (Case Size 10)!
Margarita Glass:
The margarita glass boasts a wide, shallow bowl and a sleek, narrow stem. It’s the ideal companion for the classic margarita; blend of tequila, lime juice, and triple sec served over ice & a salted rim. It’s a glass that’s sure to add a touch of elegance.
Margarita glasses feature a wide bowl, which leaves space for ice and garnishes, whilst the wide rim allows space to add sugar or salt to your beverage.
Our Margarita Cocktail Glass 9oz (Case Size 16) makes a great choice for serving delicious margaritas.
Snifter Glass:
Also known as a brandy balloon, this classic glassware is designed for brandy and cognac. It’s an apt choice for after dinner drinks. The wide bowl allows the drinker to swirl the spirit to release the aromas and flavours. Hire our Brandy Balloon 9oz (Case Size 25) for a delicious digestif!
Gin Balloon
A gin balloon is most ideal for serving gin based cocktails. It features a large, round bowl designed to enhance aromas, and offers space for ice and garnishes. The long stem is ideal for keeping drinks at an optimum temperature. Serve up a guest favourite in our Gin Balloon 20oz (Case Size 16) available for hire.
For more inspiration, check out our blog post on How to Stock Your Bar For an Event!
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