Post #218841 by foamy on Sat, Mar 4, 2006 8:38 AM

Hey Woofmutt, that is something that I had been considering as of late. I notice TV's new 60th Anniversary Mai Tai glasses are, well... glasses. And I think I like'em. You bring up the very good point that a lot of cocktails are visually appealing (for some, that's the only thing they've got going for them) and a mug hides that. And yes, I do like looking at the ice cubes and the colors of garnishes, etc. Cut crystal can be a lot of fun as well, facets with light playing through the cubes and the liquor. There's all that, and I, just speaking for myself, really like a thin lip on a martini or wine glass. Rolled glass lips are fine, I just don't like 'em. I prefer a beer glass to a beer mug (Dad would roll over in his grave if he read that).

On the other hand, tiki mugs bring a bit of excitement to the table. They're just plain (well, not so plain), old-fashioned fun. I like it all! Long live cocktails!