Post #724852 by AceExplorer on Tue, Aug 5, 2014 1:41 PM

I get what you're saying. When I'm home alone I drink from glassware that feels comfortable in my hand -- usually double old fashioned glasses. But for friends I will whip out highball glasses, sometimes tiki mugs, and at other times snifters depending on the cocktail. So when company comes over - get showy. For yourself, use the vintage and retro styles which you enjoy. There are times where the aroma of a drink benefits from using specific glassware. But many other times it's just a matter of how tall/big/wide/long your garnishes are, and then striking the right visual effect with either short or tall glassware. The same is true for conducting samplings and tastings -- shot glasses or limoncello glasses? It often is not an issue. And my guests really appreciate drinking out of a mish-mash of various glass sizes and shapes.

Not sure if this is helpful, but have fun and be creative. You're lucky if you have a collection of cool-looking vintage glassware. Enjoy it all!