Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Drinking 101 is DrinkManila’s guide to the basics of drinking well. For this episode, we’re going over various glassware to use for different drinks. Glasses can enhance your drinking experience and highlight the qualities of your drink. Choosing the right kind of glass for a specific beverage can be daunting, but don’t worry, DrinkManila has got you covered. Join our editor-in-chief Tatum Ancheta and mixologist Icy Mariñas as they guide you through the ins and outs of choosing the right glassware for your drinking needs. DrinkManila.com’s mixologist Icy Mariñas, Wine Head Sommelier Philippines’ Eanglebert’ Eagle’ Guina, and DrinkManila’s editor-in-chief Tatum Ancheta WINE GLASSES For the first video in this series, we’re tackling wine glasses. Tatum and Icy are joined by Eanglebert ‘Eagle’ Guina, Philippine Sommelier Competition 2018 Champion, and founder of Wine Head Sommelier Philippines. Learn which wines go with which types of glasses in this informative video Lucaris Shanghai Soul Bordeaux Grande., Lucaris Bangkok Bliss Burgundy Glass, Lucaris Desire Chardonnay Wine Glass, Lucaris Desire Universal Wine Glass, Lucaris Rims Orient Saucer, and Lucaris Desire Flute Wine Glass 1) Flute Wine Glass This glass features a narrow tall flute that preserves and enhances bubbles naturally. The flute wine glass is perfect for bubblies like sparkling wine, Champagne, Prosecco, Asti, and Cava. 2) Vintage Coupe The vintage coupe used to be the fashionable vessel for serving Champagne. This type of glass is no longer the popular choice in serving bubblies because air exposure quickly dissipates bubbles and aromas. Vintage Champagne or long-aged sparkling wines are more potent and need more room to breathe, so the wider bowl of the coupe or saucer is more suitable to enhance aromas. 3) Universal Wine Glass The universal wine glass is a versatile type of glassware and is used for most aromatic, floral, and light wines. These all-around wine glasses are a great choice for every home bar, as they can accommodate most types of wine. Lucaris Desire Universal Wine Glass design has an Aerlumer, a unique feature of the Lucaris Desire Collection. The curved lines at the bottom of the glass increase micro-oxidation and soften the wine while swirling as it allows diversified interaction between wine and air, intentionally subtle to avoid effects when discovering colors of wines. 4) Chardonnay Wine Glass The larger bowl of a chardonnay glass gives space for the full-bodied white wine to breathe. The wide opening guides wine to the tip and sides of the tongue and allows the drinker to taste more of the flavors and sweetness 5) Burgundy Wine Glass The Burgundy glass is perfect for light-bodied red wines like Pinot Noir and other lighter, more delicate red wines. The wide bowl allows aromas of delicate wines to accumulate, and the narrower top directs wine to the tip of the nose or tongue, which enables the drinker to detect nuances in flavor 6) Bordeaux Glass The Bordeaux Glass is used for full-bodied and tannic red wines like Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. The height of the glass and larger surface creates distance between wine and mouth, which allows the ethanol to evaporate before the drinking. The broader bowl and wider opening make wines taste smoother. BEER GLASSES Ocean Berliner Beer Mug, Ocean Conical Super Glass, Ocean Metropolitan Glass, Ocean Imperial Tumbler, Ocean Cuba Poco Grande, Ocean Banquet Goblet Glass, and Ocean Madison Cognac Glass Watch the video below to learn about various types of beer glasses 1) Beer Mug Ocean Berliner Beer Mug One of the most recognizable beer glass in the bar industry, the beer mug is a universal beer glass that can accommodate different beer styles. The unique feature of a beer mug is its handle, which makes it easy to use and allows the drinker to hold the glass without warming the contents with the heat from their hands 2) Pint Glass Ocean Conical Super Glass The pint glass is another universal beer glass that can be used for many types of beers. They are easy to clean and stackable, so they are commonly used in most bars and restaurants. The definition of a pint differs by country. A British (imperial) pint is 20 imperial fluid ounces (568 ml), while an American pint is 16 US fluid ounces (473 ml). 3) Pilsner Glass Ocean Metropolitan Glass The pilsner glass is used for pilsner (a light style of beer originating from Eastern Europe) and lighter beers. The slightly wider top helps retain the foam head of the beer and brings out its flavor and aromas. 4) Weizen Glass Ocean Imperial Tumbler Primarily used for wheat beers (Weizenbier), Weizen glasses are often confused with pilsner glasses. It has a narrow base and has a distinctive curve as it goes up, which releases aromas and provides room for the thick foam produced by wheat beer. 5) Tulip Glass Ocean Cuba Poco Grande Tulip glasses are often used for craft beers and other aromatic beers. The top rim curves outward to maintain the foam head and helps enhance flavors and aromas. 6) Goblet (or Chalice) Ocean Banquet Goblet Glass Goblets are delicate with a longer stem, while chalices are heavier and have thicker walls. They are used for heavy, malty beers, such as Belgian IPA, dubbel, tripel and German Bocks. The wide-mouth helps maintain the foam head and allows the drinker to take deep sips. 7) Snifter Ocean Madison Cognac Glass The wide-bowled tapered mouth of a snifter captures and enriches the aromatics and flavors of stronger beers like double/imperial stouts, Belgian ales, and wheat wines. Since it is used for beers with intense flavors and aromas, the glass should not be filled to the brim to allow the drinker to swirl the beer around and stir up the volatiles, which helps bring out its full aroma. COCKTAIL GLASSES This simple cocktail glassware guide will help you make the right choice when making your drinks at home. Watch the video below to learn about what type of cocktail glass to use for various drinks 1) Rock or Lowball Glasses Ocean Plaza Rock Glass, Ocean Sensation Rock Glass, and Ocean Connexion Double Rock Glass A rock glass, also called lowball, is a short tumbler typically used for short mixed drinks served with ice, or spirits neat or on the rocks. A regular rock glass can hold 6 to 8 oz of liquid while a double rock glass can hold 10 to14 oz of liquid and are suitable for serving a bigger portion of drinks or drinks with large ice cubes or spheres. Old Fashioned glass is also a type of rock glass named after the Old Fashioned (whisky, sugar, bitters, garnished with orange peel) cocktail usually served in it. Old fashioned glasses typically have a wide brim and a thick base. 2) Highball Glasses Ocean Connexion Highball Glass, Ocean New York Tumbler, and Lucaris Rims Deco Glass Highball glasses are tall glasses used for long drinks that have more drink mixers than liquor and poured over lots of ice. The collins glass is often used interchangeably with the highball glass, but the collins glass tends to be taller and more narrow. Modern highball glasses come in different designs, with the constant element being the long tall body that can hold refreshing cocktails that require a lot of ice. 3) Stemmed Glassware Lucaris Rims Nick & Nora Glass, Lucaris Rims Martini Glass, and Lucaris Rims Saucer Stemmed glasses, also called up glasses, are used for shaken or stirred cocktails served without ice. A good rule of thumb is to always hold a stemmed glass by the stem, as it allows the drinker to hold the glass without warming the cocktail with their hands. a) Coupette (Coupe) Lucaris Rims Saucer The coupette is said to have been fashioned after the breast of Marie Antoinette. It has a large mouth that allows the drinker to enjoy the cocktail’s aroma and taste in full. The shape of the coupette is also suitable for cocktails with egg white as it makes the foam on top appear thicker. b) Martini Glass Lucaris Rims Martini Glass The martini glass is the iconic glass used for the classic Martini cocktail as well as the popular Cosmopolitan, has a larger, wider mouth that is fully conical at the bottom. The cone shape helps keep the ingredients pushed together, shows off the layers in a cocktail, and provides a large surface area for aroma. c) Nick and Nora Nick and Nora glass is somewhere between a martini glass and a coupette. It got its name from the cinematic husband-and-wife detective team, Nick and Nora Charles from the 1934 film The Thin Man, who sip cocktails out of these glasses throughout the film and its sequels. The glass is commonly used for stirred or shaken cocktails served up — Martini, Gimlet, Daiquiri, Manhattan, Colonial Cocktail, Crimson Cocktail, Delmonico No. 1, Knickerbocker Cocktail, El Presidente Cocktail No. 1, The Debonair, and Sazerac. SHOT GLASSES A shot glass, or a shooter, is a small glass used to hold or measure spirits or cocktails. Watch this basic guide on what type of shooter glass to use for various drinks 1) Standard Shot Glass Ocean Solo Shot Glass This kind of shot glass can be found anywhere, is very convenient and popular. It usually holds around 1.25 to 1.5 fluid ounces of liquid and can also be used for cocktail shooters. 2) Cheater’s Shot Glass Ocean Plaza Shot Glass The cheater’s shot glass has a thicker base, giving the illusion that it can hold much more alcohol than it does. The thick base is designed to prevent the glass from shattering when slammed onto the bar after downing the drink (which is a common practice when taking shots). Ocean Haiku Shot Glass 3) Fluted Shot Glass Ocean Uno Shot Glass Fluted shot glasses have a flared mouth, and narrower base and were originally made in America for consuming high-quality whiskey. Now that you have an idea of which glass to use for what drink, you can be more confident in entertaining guests at home. These glasses come in various styles and sizes, so you can find a design that suits your aesthetic. World Class Concepts Corp. exclusively distributes Ocean Glass and the Lucaris RIMS Collection in the Philippines. For more information about their products, visit wccc.com.ph, @worldclassconceptscorp on Facebook, or contact +632 824 385 659. Follow Ocean Glass Philippines at @oceanglassPH on Facebook and @oceanglassph Instagram.