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Which glass for which cocktail?

Whether you’re talking simple drinks or elaborate cocktails, what’s in the glass varies – but then so does the glass itself. Caipirinha, Cuba Libre, Martini – there’s an appropriate glass for every cocktail. But do you know which drink goes in which glass? If you don’t, you’ve come to the right place with this guide to cocktail glasses!

A cocktail evening is an exuberant spectacle that’s always imbued with a little magic: bartenders act like alchemists amid a wealth of shiny equipment. They shake, stir and blend to create stunning cocktails. With seemingly effortless ease, they pour them into elegant cocktail glasses from great heights. Choosing the right glass isn’t just about aesthetics.

And best of all: you too can become a bartender quickly and easily with Trojka Easy Mixers. With Trojka, you have your perfect drink in a glass in just three steps. But which one goes with which drink?

This article reveals the secrets of cocktail glasses. It tells you which glass is best for which cocktail and why. So you always know what’s what.

The ultimate cocktail glass guide

So many different types of glass – but why? This isn’t necessarily obvious to the lay person at first glance. In today’s blog, we’re putting the spirits to one side for now. Instead, we’re highlighting another aspect that’s just as important for a successful cocktail evening: the glasses.

From the martini to the highball to the tumbler, the styles and shapes of cocktail glasses are as diverse as Trojka itself. But when are long drink glasses used – and which ones? What are the differences and what’s the purpose of each special shape?

Cocktail glasses – an overview

  • Long drink or highball glass – elegant and minimal
  • Wine glass – oft-neglected as a cocktail glass
  • Copper mug, grog glass, enamel mug – the rustic variant
  • Martini glass – timelessly simple
  • Old fashioned and tumbler – the classic
  • Fancy glass, hurricane glass, balloon glass – immediately eye-catching
  • Margarita glass – curvy and playful
  • Cocktail bowl – distinguished

Which drink goes in which glass?

Many cocktail glasses are so iconic that you immediately associate them with a particular drink when you see them. This includes the margarita glass, whose name gives a clue as to the drink it’s intended for. On the other hand, you may never have come across other cocktail glasses. That’s why we’re showing you drinks that go with glasses – so read on.

Long drink or highball glass – elegant and minimal

Long drink and highball glasses have a reinforced base and are tall and narrow. These glasses are a must for many classic, well-known drinks. That’s why long drink or highball glasses should be part of the basic equipment of every home bar. They’re indispensable for serving a variety of drinks correctly. World-famous, simple drinks for this type of glass include the Mojito and Cuba Libre. Most Trojka Easy Mixer drinks are served in highball glasses. A Flemon or Green Soda, for example, belong in a long drink glass.

The thick base of the glass ensures good stability. This means that the glass stands securely on the counter despite its slim shape. Decorations on the edge of the glass are largely eschewed with a long drink glass – no more than one slice of orange or lemon. The glasses offer enough space for simple drinks with a volume of up to 3 dl. These can be presented in an elegant and stylish way.

suitable recipes

  • Flemon

    Looking for a fresh, fruity aperitif or party drink? Then the Flemon with its taste of grapefruit and bitter lemon is just the thing!

    Ingredients
    • LOTS OF ICE
    • 4 CL TROJKA FLAMINGO
    • 10 CL BITTER LEMON
    • 1 GRAPEFRUIT
    Steps
    • 1
      Place lots of ice in a highball glass and add the Trojka Flamingo.
    • 2
      Top up with bitter lemon.
    • 3
      Garnish with a grapefruit zest or a slice of grapefruit.

  • Green Soda

    Something for those who prefer their drinks light: Green Soda, a combination of Trojka Green and soda water.

    Ingredients
    • LOTS OF ICE
    • 4 CL TROJKA GREEN
    • 10 CL SODA WATER
    • 1 LEMON
    • 1 SPRIG MINT
    Steps
    • 1
      Place lots of ice in a highball glass.
    • 2
      Add the Trojka Green and top up with soda water.
    • 3
      Garnish with a slice of lemon and/or a sprig of mint.

  • Pink Tonic

    Featuring a hint of strawberry and tonic water, Pink Tonic not only impresses with its taste, but its colour will create a mini sensation among your guests!

    Ingredients
    • LOTS OF ICE
    • 4 CL TROJKA PINK
    • 10 CL TONIC WATER
    • 1 LEMON
    Steps
    • 1
      Place lots of ice in a highball glass and add the Trojka Pink.
    • 2
      Top up with tonic water.
    • 3
      Garnish with a slice of lemon or lemon zest.

Wine glass – oft-neglected as a cocktail glass

Wine glasses seem unsuitable for cocktails at first glance, which is why they’re often overlooked. But red wine glasses in particular aren’t only used for wine; they also deserve their place in a cocktail bar for things like sparkling wine, champagne and liqueur cocktails. However, spritzer cocktails such as Flamingo Spritz or Sun Spritz are particularly suited to a wine glass – in other words, drinks that make good aperitifs.

Colourful gin cocktails featuring tonic water, prosecco and fresh fruit can also be wonderfully presented in a wine glass. You’ve probably encountered drinks like this in a beautiful, bulbous red wine glass during a summer visit to the bar. The best thing about this glass variant is that you probably have it at home in the form of red wine or large white wine glasses. So you can easily use them for your cocktails without having to buy any extra ones.

suitable recipes

  • Flamingo Spritz

    The Flamingo Spritz is a combination of grapefruit liqueur and prosecco – a wonderfully refreshing drink destined to instantly conquer your heart and those of your guests.

    Ingredients
    • LOTS OF ICE
    • 4 CL TROJKA FLAMINGO
    • 4 CL PROSECCO
    • 4 CL SODA WATER
    • 1 GRAPEFRUIT
    • 1 SPRIG MINT
    Steps
    • 1
      Fill a large wine glass with ice and add the Trojka Flamingo, prosecco and soda water one after the other.
    • 2
      Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of mint.

Copper mug, grog glass, enamel mug – the rustic variant

Copper mugs, grog glasses and enamel mugs are some of the special cocktail glasses that not every household has. As they aren’t used that often, they’re not available as standard. The enamel mug is used for things like a classic Julep, the grog glass is for serving hot drinks (grog, mulled wine, frogs, etc.) and the copper mug is typically reserved for the mule (such as the Trojka Mule) – this is best served in a copper mug.

In addition to the classic Moscow Mule or a Berry Mule can also be presented very stylishly in a mule mug like this.

suitable recipes

  • Berry Mule

    The Berry Mule finds Trojka Pink meeting ginger beer – a tangy berry combination to refresh the palate.

    Ingredients
    • CRUSHED ICE
    • 1 CL TROJKA PINK
    • 4 CL TROJKA VODKA PURE GRAIN
    • GINGER BEER
    • 1 HANDFUL BLUEBERRIES & RASPBERRIES
    • 1 SPRIG PEPPERMINT
    Steps
    • 1
      Place crushed ice in a glass, add the Trojka Vodka Pure Grain and Trojka Pink.
    • 2
      Then add the berries and top up with ginger beer.
    • 3
      Garnish with peppermint leaves and berries of your choice.

  • Trojka Mule

    The popular drink with vodka: the Trojka Mule is a blend of Trojka Vodka and ginger beer that delights the palate.

    Ingredients
    • LOTS OF ICE
    • 4 CL TROJKA VODKA PURE GRAIN
    • 1-2 CL LIME JUICE
    • 8 CL GINGER BEER
    • 1 LIME
    • 1 SPRIG PEPPERMINT
    Steps
    • 1
      Place a lot of ice into a copper mug.
    • 2
      Add the Trojka Vodka pure grain and fresh lime juice.
    • 3
      Top up with ginger beer.
    • 4
      Garnish with slices of lime and peppermint leaves.

Martini glass – timelessly simple

Martini, Manhattan, Daiquiri, White Russian or Appletini – all these drinks belong in Martini glasses. But even a cosmopolitan or a kamikaze feel particularly at home in such a timelessly simple glass. The list of drinks this glass goes with is practically endless.

suitable recipes

  • Cosmopolitan

    The Cosmopolitan is a modern refreshing cocktail with a relatively tart note that really shakes up your taste buds!

    Ingredients
    • Ice cubes
    • 4 CL TROJKA VODKA PURE GRAIN
    • 2 CL COINTREAU
    • 2 CL FRESH LIME JUICE
    • 3 CL CRANBERRY JUICE
    • 1 LEMON/ORANGE
    Steps
    • 1
      Place ice in a glass to pre-cool it.
    • 2
      Add all the ingredients to a shaker.
    • 3
      Add ice and shake.
    • 4
      Remove the cooling ice from the glass and strain the drink into the cooled glass.
    • 5
      Garnish with lemon zest or flambéed orange zest.

  • Espresso Martini

    Espresso Martini: a classic vodka cocktail that’s back in fashion with a bang! Tasting of sweet coffee, Espresso Martini really wakes you up. It’s typically served in a cocktail glass with a few coffee beans as decoration. With its neutral flavour and 40% ABV (alcohol by volume), Trojka Vodka is the perfect spirit for this cocktail.

    Ingredients
    • 4 CL TROJKA VODKA PURE GRAIN
    • 2 CL KAHLÚA
    • 2 CL ESPRESSO
    • 3 WHOLE ESPRESSO BEANS
    Steps
    • 1
      Fill a Boston shaker with ice cubes.
    • 2
      Add all the ingredients.
    • 3
      Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
    • 4
      Finally, garnish with coffee beans.
    • 5
      An additional tip: let the espresso cool down before adding it.

Martini glasses have an unmistakable silhouette and are absolute classics that everyone knows. What’s more, lots of drinks in a cocktail glass like this look wonderfully elegant. Martini glasses have a capacity of about 15 cl. That’s not much, which is why the drinks in this glass are served without ice. As there’s no ice, there’s no need for a straw. The part of the glass that holds the liquid is reminiscent of a triangle.

More tips and tricks for mixing cocktails

Mixing cocktails yourself is a great hobby and not hard at all once you get the hang of it. Why not take a look at our blog? You’ll find lots more useful posts offering more tips and tricks on the topic of cocktails.

suitable recipes

  • Berry Mule

    The Berry Mule finds Trojka Pink meeting ginger beer – a tangy berry combination to refresh the palate.

    Ingredients
    • CRUSHED ICE
    • 1 CL TROJKA PINK
    • 4 CL TROJKA VODKA PURE GRAIN
    • GINGER BEER
    • 1 HANDFUL BLUEBERRIES & RASPBERRIES
    • 1 SPRIG PEPPERMINT
    Steps
    • 1
      Place crushed ice in a glass, add the Trojka Vodka Pure Grain and Trojka Pink.
    • 2
      Then add the berries and top up with ginger beer.
    • 3
      Garnish with peppermint leaves and berries of your choice.

Noch mehr Tipps und Tricks rund ums Mixen von Cocktails

Cocktails selber mixen ist ein schönes Hobby und wenn man sich ein bisschen damit auseinandersetzt, ist es überhaupt nicht schwer. Schau deswegen doch auch mal in unserem Blog vorbei. Dort findest du viele weitere informative Beiträge mit noch mehr Tipps und Tricks rund um das Thema Cocktails.

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