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| TIPS & ADVICE |
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Although this rationale is almost entirely psychological, drinks do taste better when served in the proper glass. Besides, as Charles H. Baker Jr. observed in the Gentleman's Companion of 1939, some people maintain that all cocktails can be served in the usual 2-ounce Manhattan-type glass, just as anyone can wear a crimson bow tie with tails - but there's rarely an occasion to do so.
Regardless of the class of drink, any beverage served in a glass that is too small detracts from the potation and makes a subtle statement about the establishment.
The most disappointing drink received is a whiskey on the rocks served in a thick-walled, 4-ounce mini tumbler filled with three ice cubes and an ounce of whisky. Before making such a mistake take a clue from some of today's most celebrated chefs when deciding upon glassware.
Restaurateurs use oversized plates to spotlight the expert cuisine. Rarely - if ever - do you hear guests complain that they didn't get a full plate of food. Why can't the same be true of spirituous beverages? Nothing shows good taste and judgment better than a well made cocktail served with a healthy collar on the glass.
In order to be prepared for all occasion you should have a good selection of both stemware and tumblers on hand. |
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