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Which glass for which gin cocktail?
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Gin connoisseurs know exactly how important the right glass is for the perfect enjoyment. Especially when the gin is enjoyed neat, the gin glasses must be appropriately matched. The shape and use are crucial to the taste and quality of the gin cocktail on offer. The gin glass is usually chosen based on the cocktail that is to be mixed. But even for classic gin, there is a special container for every occasion, such as the tumbler.
Each gin glass has its own unique characteristics. It offers space for other ingredients such as fruit, ice and decoration. We present the most popular glasses here.
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1. The Tumbler
Many gin connoisseurs refer to the tumbler as an old-fashioned glass. In principle, however, it is not a single glass, but rather the shape of a tree. The tumbler has a thick base and a relatively thin side wall. In the past, tumbler glasses were equipped with a curved base, which allowed them to "tumble". This is where the glasses get their name from, as "to tumble" means "to stagger" in German.
Which gin cocktails belong in the tumbler?
If a drink with gin should contain ice cubes, the tumbler is used. It offers enough space to hold the ice cubes. The most popular cocktails for this glass are:
- Negroni
- Gin Sour
- Gin Basil Smash
- Raspberry Thyme Smash
Did you know?
In fact, tumbler is just a kind of family name. There are various other glasses for gin under the name tumbler that gin connoisseurs should definitely try:
- Collins glass (cylindrical, tall, slightly narrower)
- Old Fashioned glass (the smallest form of tumbler)
- Highball glass (very tall shape, cylindrical)
- lowball glass
- rocks glass
2. The long drink glass
Gin cocktails often require tall glasses so that the ingredients have space and look visually appealing when stacked on top of each other. The traditional cocktail long drink glass for gin is a standard tumbler. In bars, these glasses are often decorated with engravings.
Which gin cocktails belong in the long drink glass?
- Gin & Tonic
- Autumn Fizz Gin Cocktail
- Cucumber Gin Cocktail
Did you know?
The highball glass is the classic among long drink glasses. The only difference to the long drink glass is the way it is used. While in a gin cocktail in a long drink glass the filler is served in a separate bottle, in a highball glass the ready-mixed drink is always served to the guest.
3. The Fancy Glass
Gin connoisseurs know that the fancy glass has a bulbous shape. This makes it ideal for a wide variety of gin cocktails. With its relatively short stem and large belly, the glass is perfect for cocktails. Straws, umbrellas and cocktail picks fit in easily and ensure delicious drinks.
Which cocktails belong in the fancy glass?
- Singapore Sling
- Scorpion Bowl
- Pink Lady
Did you know?
Many bartenders know the fancy glass, but use it under a different name. Here is a small selection:
- Hurricane Glass
- Exotic Glass
- balloon glass
- squall glass
- squall hurricane
4. The cocktail bowl
The cocktail glass is also a type of gin glass. If you think back to your childhood, you will certainly see your parents' champagne glasses on New Year's Eve in your mind's eye. The 60s and 70s were the heyday of this type of glass.
Which cocktails belong in the cocktail bowl?
- Martini
- Aviator
- Vespers
- Gin Hot Toddy
- Mulled Gin.
5. The Martini glass
The Martini became a real bestseller, not least because of the famous James Bond films. "Shaken or stirred" was the motto back then, and this saying has not lost its impact to this day. The real James Bond Martini was mixed with vodka, but of course this glass is also very suitable for gin cocktails and gin drinks. The long stem that the glass is held on means that the drinks stay cool for longer.
Which cocktails belong in the martini glass?
- Any cocktails that end with -Martini
Did you know?
James Bond always drank his martini wrong! It should be served "stirred, not shaken."
6. The Copa Glass
The so-called Copa glass is a Liberian variant of the highball glass. It has a very large volume and is similar to the balloon glass.
Which cocktails belong in the Copa glass?
- Basically, any gin cocktail can be drunk with the Copa glass. Due to the large surface area of the Copa glass, carbon dioxide from tonics escapes much more quickly.
7. Champagne glasses and champagne flutes
It was a monk who invented the popular sparkling wine. His name was Dom Pierre Perignon. The matching glasses were developed at the same time. The drink stays cold longer thanks to the long stem. The glass also looks very elegant.
The Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Perignon invented the sparkling wine and thought that he could also make the matching glasses. The long stem of the champagne glass means that the drinks stay cool for much longer. When elegance is important, champagne flutes and champagne glasses are the perfect companions.
Which cocktails belong in the champagne glass?
The following gin cocktails are mixed with sparkling wine or champagne and served in a champagne glass:
- Beverly Hills
- Moulin Rouge
- French 75
Hot days are especially good for enjoying a cool gin cocktail with sparkling wine.
8. The Tasting Nosing Glass
Gin connoisseurs know that in addition to taste, smell also plays a major role in evaluating a gin. A nosing glass makes it easier to identify the aromas in the gin. The belly allows the aromas to develop and the narrow neck of the glass brings them directly to the connoisseur's nose. It is often used at gin tastings to help participants understand the individual nuances.
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