If you are looking to choose between the two, Palac prefers the Collins while Brown likes the highball. A Collins glass holds about 12 to 14 ounces while a highball holds about 10 ounces and is typically shorter and a bit wider. Like with the rocks and the double rocks, there is only a technical difference between the two-their size. You can create a ton of visual interest with ice and garnishes in a highball.

It will keep your cocktail tasting better for longer. “They are good for any drinks with a bit of life on the top,” he says.Ī hot tip for a cool cocktail, that's particularly smart when using a glass like a Nick and Nora, which is too small to accommodate ice, chill your glass before using it. “Since they don’t hold a lot, it tells people to take their time and savor their drink,” says Brown.īell-shaped and sitting somewhere in between a coupe glass and a very small wine glass, this elegant style works for anything from a martini to a Manhattan, though Brown says Nick and Noras are particularly well-suited to drinks with a bit of juice or foam. Holding 4 to 5 ounces each with sloped slides, they are perfect for a drink that inspires small and elegant sips. Named for William Powell and Myrna Loy’s characters in 'The Thin Man,' these glasses evoke the immediate post-Prohibition golden age of glamour and decadence. Nick and Nora glasses are coupe-adjacent, but look more like wine glasses. They are also perfect for champagne, making them a wildly versatile glass that work for a variety of drinks. “They’re for when you don't want to warm up that frosty drink with your fingers, like you might a rocks or a Collins glass,” says Palac.īrown says the coupe is the ultimate classy workhorse and is perfect for any shaken drink you can think of, from a daiquiri to an aviation. The stem is not only elegant-looking, it’s practical in that it keeps your hands away from the cup of the glass, making for a drink that stays colder for longer. Palac points out that this style of stemware is for drinks served “up,” meaning they are shaken or stirred with ice and then served chilled, sans cubes. While that may not hold much appeal when you’re at a bar playing $16 for a drink, home mixologists might find that maintaining a civilized amount of booze isn't a bad thing. It’s worth it to try these out in person to see which feels best.Ĭoming in at about 6 ounces, this glass tends to be a bit smaller than a typical cocktail glass (though you can certainly find an 8 ounce, if you prefer). Look for glasses with a nice heavy bottom that feels balanced and sturdy in your hand. These are your slow-drinking glasses, for cocktails you have long conversations over while the dense piece of ice barely melts. These glasses are perfect for accommodating a big, dense, slow-melting ice cube. “The double rocks is the first and complete necessity to any glass collection,” says Brown. Mary Palac, of Paper Plane in San Jose, CA, says this glass is a “workhorse” and can even be used to serve up whiskey sours and Negroni cocktails, and Brown says he's even been known to serve margaritas in them. At 12 to 14 ounces, it’s more versatile than a 8 to 10 ounce single rocks glass, and perfect for cocktails with ice, including old-fashioneds and Manhattans on the rocks. If you’re going to leave here with only one addition to your glass cabinet, make it a double rocks glass, also known as double old fashioned. So, which item on the list would you want to give to your friend or loved one? Let us know in the comments.Double rocks glasses offer an elegant way to sip slowly.

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Each component is snug in a box, so you just need to add a few touches to make it a presentable gift. Whoever receives this as a present will never get bored experimenting with flavors and having fun with discoveries. This exciting gift allows any whiskey lover to learn more about the liquor and expand its flavor profiles. You’ll need a neutral alcohol base to make your infusions with. Three of the infusions are various whiskey chips, while nine are an exciting group of botanicals. It includes two empty glass bottles that you can customize, six whiskey stones, high-quality filters, 12 infusion components, a recipe book to help you get started, and two labels where you can sign your batch. If you have extra time on your hands, why don’t you try making your whiskey infusions at home? This whiskey gift set will put your creativity to the test.

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