Barware

Your bar is stocked with liquor  from Absolut to Zima, so why not start serving cocktails  to your guests in a smart and stylish fashion?

A fabulous presentation of a drink  starts by using the appropriate glass.   Each glass is uniquely shaped to enhance the aroma, carbonation, and flavour of a particular alcohol.   While your mixed concoction might still be delicious in any old cup, imagine how much better it will taste when served properly.

Our guide breaks down various types of bar ware to help you transform dull drinks into better beverages.  Cheers!

Elegant Entertaining Essentials

There are many different types of glasses to choose from.  Select the kinds that fit your style and needs.

Martini  As the favourite drink of James Bond, martini glasses are often seen in swanky films and tend to carry a feeling of classiness with them. This glass allows the drinker to hold the stem without touching the cone-shaped bowl on top. This maintains the drink's temperature. To make the perfect martini, try a Cocktail Shaker. Popular drinks to be served in this glass: Cosmopolitan, Apple Martini, Dirty Martini

Margarita  Perhaps no drink says "Party!" quite like the margarita!  Have a salt shaker  on hand and get ready to Rumba. This glass has a distinct shallow and wide-mouthed bowl sitting atop a sturdy stem. The design allows a tart tequila  taste to really come through. Serve margaritas frozen or on the rocks with a salted brim. Try the traditional recipe consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice - or experiment with different fruit flavours!

Shot  The shot glass is responsible for many a hungover morning. Used to responsibly measure out the proper amount of alcohol to go into a drink. A single shot is approximately 25 mL. Also functionable when drinking an alcohol straight with no mixer. Tequila shots anyone?	Old-Fashioned  "I'll take that on the rocks." The Old Fashioned, sometimes called the "lowball", was designed for drinks that consist of one special liquor served over ice. This glass is meant to hold approx. 8-12 fluid ounces of liquor. The White Russian can be made in this glass, or go simpler and just shoot some whiskey.	Highball  The Highball is the most flexible glass you can go for.  It's a must for any bar. An average sized tumbler meant to hold drinks with more mixer and less liquor. Can be used to serve non-alcoholic drinks to the designated drivers! Use the Highball to complete your mix of Jack Daniels and Coke.	Collins  Though most don't know who Tom Collins actually is, we know that this name is associated with a popular and delicious cocktail for which this glass gets its fame. A tall, thin and very versatile tumbler designed to hold drinks containing fruit juices. Interchangable with the Highball! Use it for the classic Tom Collins or go for the: Amaretto Sour, Mojito, Mai Tai, Long Island Iced Tea, Bloody Mary

Better Brews

When it comes to clinking glasses and sharing stories after a long day's work, what better beverage to accomodate than a good ale?!
Beer lovers, we know that the possibilities are endless.  Decide what type of brew  is your signature ale and then peruse glasses to your heart's desire.

Pint	Beer Mug	Tulip Beer Glass	Pilsner