Cocktails from around the world: choosing the ideal glass to enhance your tastings

Restaurant professionals know that a successful cocktails from around the world is above all a question of balance between flavours and aromas. But the choice of glass is just as important in enhancing a tasting experience. At Chef&Sommelier, we’re committed to offering quality glasses, adapted to every type of drink and cocktail. In this article, we take you on a journey through the cocktails of the world, and present our ideal glasses for serving them to your customers.

Cocktails from around the world

France and rosé

Head for France, with rosé as a cocktail. To bring out the fruity, delicate aromas of this summer drink, we recommend our Cabernet Vins Jeune glasses. The angular shape of the goblet brings out all the subtle aromas and taste of rosé. What’s more, the thicker glass concentrates the aromas for a better perception and tasting experience.

Spain and sangria

Head for Spain, where sangria is king. To serve this cocktail made with red wine, fruit and spices, we suggest our Cabernet Ballon glasses. Their wide opening lets the sangria’s complex aromas shine through, while their rounded base ensures good stability. You can choose to serve it in the 58cl stemmed glass so that you can put the ice cubes and fruit in the glass.

Italy and its spritz

In Italy, the spritz is the essential aperitif cocktail. To serve it perfectly, we recommend our Symetry glasses. Their tulip shape, slightly narrowed at the top, preserves the bubbles and aromas of the spritz, while offering a pleasant grip. What’s more, the vertical lines running across the gobs of these glasses create a mesmerising optical effect. These subtle optical lines highlight the cocktail without distracting from its taste.

Portugal and port tonic

In Portugal, port tonic is the trendy cocktail of the moment. To serve it with elegance, we recommend our Cabernet Supreme glasses. Their tall, slender shape, combined with a slightly flared base, brings out the amber colour of the port while offering good stability.

Germany and beer

In Germany, beer is an institution. If you want to serve a lager or amber beer the right way, we suggest our Macaron glasses. The double action of closing and opening the Macaron glasses allows the aromas to brew. What’s more, Macaron has ultra-transparent walls, thanks to the crystalline material used in its manufacture.

The United Kingdom and its mimosa

In the UK, the mimosa is the ideal cocktail for a refined brunch. To serve it with elegance, we recommend our Open’Up glasses. Their slightly narrower top allows you to take full advantage of the aromas released by this cocktail.

Japan and its Sake

Sake, a drink that originated in Japan, comes in different varieties, each enhanced by a specific glass. Honjozo, which is highly aromatic and pleasant, is best enjoyed in our Reveal’up glass, whose shrunken chimney maximises the aromatic esters. Hopposhu, aimed at young fans of easy-drinking beverages, reveals all its flavours in our Exaltation glass, which offers optimal olfaction and tasting. Finally, natural sakes such as Kimoto or Yamahai, which are more complex and powerful, are appreciated by sommeliers and wine merchants for their umami flavour and raw texture, and are perfectly showcased in our Villeneuve cup, whose wide opening allows a full and pleasant entry into the mouth.

Greece and ouzo

Finally, let’s head for Greece, where ouzo is the national drink. To serve this aniseed and sugar-based cocktail, we suggest our champagne & cocktail glass. Its wide, shallow shape lets the ouzo’s complex aromas shine through, while making it easy to hold.

Give your customers the guarantee of a successful tasting experience, where every aroma and flavour is brought to the fore. You can also offer them the guarantee of an elegant and refined service, thanks to our carefully designed, modern glasses.