Having a small bar at home can be pretty fun. Relaxing on the stool, sipping your favorite drink after a long, hard day can feel almost like a dream. Also, home bars add a tasteful touch to home décor.
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The secret to creating a perfect home bar setup is to pick out the proper selection of drinks and the respective glassware to serve them gracefully. Here are seven essential bar glassware to add to your home bar collection to stay prepared for all occasions.
1. Rock Glasses
Whether you like the crisp flavors of scotch served neat, or on the rocks, an elegant collection of Scotch glasses like old-fashioned are essential for your bar. A set of highball and old-fashioned glass are the best duo to set a minimalist bar for all needs.
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Also known as lowball or rocks glass, old-fashioned holds anywhere between 6 to 8 ounces. It is the ideal choice for whiskey, scotch, and infused cocktails like a rusty nail. You can also choose double rock glasses that can hold up to 12 ounces.
2. Coupe
Coupes are an elegant piece of classic glassware that will fit right in to serve bubbly champagne as well as fruity cocktails. The old yet modern appeal of coupe glasses has dethroned the typical martini glasses to take their place as a cocktail bar staple.
The broader rim in coupe glasses provides more room for garnish. The curvy sides, on the other hand, prevent spilling better than martini glasses. The six to an eight-ounce capacity of most of these glasses ensures a civilized amount of drink is served, while the delicate stem prevents heat transfer.
A coupe is an ideal choice to serve drool-worthy cocktails with or without ice. There are versatile types of coupe glasses available for your home bars like some in vibrant colors like green and rose, and some with extravagant artistic engravings.
3. Beer Glasses
Specialized glassware for beer is a must to relish the frothy flavors of the drink. Beer mugs are the most commonly used style that is ideally a large jug with a handle. The hard bottom helps to prevent damage from hitting the bar top. The average volume of beer mugs varies vastly, with the typical amount ranging between 10 to 14 ounces.
Pint glasses are tall and tapered on the sides with about a 16-ounce capacity. They are useful for beers as well as double up for cocktails. Chilled pint glasses can carry warm beer well to give you a worthy experience.
Pilsner glasses are a particular variety with a fluted shape best suited for lagers and pilsner. The wider rim of the glass carries a thick head well and has a capacity of up to 14 ounces.
4. Flute
Champagne glassware is an entirely different collection from your general wine glasses. There are tulips, saucers, and flutes, among which champagne flutes are the most famous and easy to locate.
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Champagne is a celebratory drink. Therefore building a collection of at least 8 to 10 glasses is essential depending on the size of gatherings you plan to host.
Champagne flutes have a short stem and a tall, thin cup with a tapered rim. The cup design ensures the bubbles stay long while the stem prevents the drink from heating. Flutes can hold up to 11 ounces and offer decent room for garnish as well.
5. Wine Glasses
Wine glasses are the defining element of any home bar. There are exquisite varieties of wine glasses in magnificent colors and styles to look out for. From luxurious hand-blown glasses to pocket-friendly collections, you can shop from an extensive range to suit your needs.
White wine glasses are typically taller and tend to have a narrow bowl with a wide mouth. Red wine glasses, on the other hand, have a somewhat tapered rim and a small bowl.
If you are not much of a wine fan, then invest in a goblet glass instead. These glasses are appropriate to use with different varieties of wine as well as go well with cocktails.
6. Shot
Tequila, vodka, or whiskey, whatever your cravings be, a set of petite shot glasses will present just the right amount to charm you. Shot glasses are the easiest to recognize in any bar. They come in different shapes, sizes with a typical capacity of 1 or 1 1/2 ounces.
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The thick base prevents the glass from damage while slamming them after a shot. Short, stout designs are best suited for shooters and liquor, while taller ones go well with layered shots. You can invest in a gorgeous set of six or twelve shot glasses.
7. Highball & Collins
Highball and Collin glasses are multipurpose glassware that can carry any drink charmingly. A highball glass is typically tall and skinny, while Collins is simply tall. Also, Collins glasses have slightly more capacity than highballs.
These are a fantastic choice for alcoholic cocktails like gin and tonic, vodka soda, and non-alcoholic mocktails lit up in gorgeous colors and fruit flavors like a mojito. A 12-ounce glass will be the best choice for a home bar to ensure you don’t get drunk too soon.
Conclusion
There are several glasswares to accommodate different palettes and drink types. These seven essential glasses for your home bar will keep you well equipped for parties, dinners, and a quiet evening with your favorite drink.