In everyday life, a person does not always think about what kind of vessel is suitable for drinking a particular drink. However, to feel the true taste of a cocktail, it should be served in a special glass.
This article will discuss the “old fashioned” glass, we will figure out what kind of vessel it is and what drinks it is intended for.
Content
- What is an "old fashioned" glass?
- The peculiarity of the shape of the glass "Old Fashioned"
- What is the height and volume of "old fashioned" glasses?
- What drinks are poured into old fashioned glasses?
- The most popular brands of old fashioned glasses
- VIDEO: Old Fashioned – a cocktail in a glass of the same name.
What is an "old fashioned" glass?
An old fashioned glass is used to pour alcoholic drinks with a large amount of ice added to them. Translated from English, “old fashioned” sounds like “old-fashioned”.
Initially, the old fashioned glass was an ordinary bottle. The history of its appearance begins in the Wild West at the end of the 19th century, when Indians and cowboys lived. Showdowns in those days were carried out with the help of revolvers. As a rule, this happened in a bar, where all the glassware broke from bullets. It was in shootouts that the glass appeared. After all, this is how people saw that a bottle without a neck could be made into a glass.
There were no special ice molds in bars before, so the bartender would break off large chunks of ice and throw them into the glass. The result was something very similar to romantic rocks. That's why, after adding alcohol, the name "on the rocks" appeared. This is how another name "old fashioned rocks" came about.
Interesting! A cocktail with the same name, whiskey neat or with soda, is served only in this glass. Traditionally, only pure alcohol or a drink containing at least three ingredients is poured into it.
The peculiarity of the shape of the glass "Old Fashioned"
Old fashioned glasses have a rectangular or round shape, and can also be produced hexagonal or octagonal.
It looks like a faceted glass. It has a thick enough bottom and walls so that the ice does not melt too quickly.
Quite large despite its "low stature". The shape of the glass is wide, this is necessary so that it can hold a large amount of alcohol and ice.
Originally, old fashioned glasses were used to pour gin or whiskey with ice, bourbon or brandy. Rough glass is used for production, which can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 to + 100 degrees.
The characteristic feature of the shape of such a glass is its unique brutality and strict lines.
What is the height and volume of "old fashioned" glasses?
The standard volume of an Old Fashioned varies from 180 to 300 ml, but you can also find double glasses with a volume of 350 to 470 ml. The minimum volume of a glass is 120 ml. The height of the tallest glass is 170 mm.
What drinks are poured into old fashioned glasses?
Old fashioned refers to the type of glassware used to serve brandy, whiskey, cognac, and gin. It is always available in any bar. Many people buy an "old fashioned" glass for their home to receive guests.
Old fashioned glasses are suitable for cocktails and various drinks. Traditionally, alcohol was served in it without any additives to reduce the degree.
A distinctive feature is the presence of ice cubes in the alcohol, which are always added before pouring the alcohol. The contents were supposed to be drunk in one go, without tasting. But it is the second option that has taken root these days and is used in fast-food establishments and restaurants.
The visitor to the establishment decides how much ice should be in the glass. Due to the thick glass from which it is made, the ice melts very slowly, allowing you to enjoy the taste of the drink.
Old Fashioned can be used for such drinks.
- Negroni.
- Whiskey Sour.
- Americano.
- Black and white Russian.
- Old Fashioned Caipirinha.
Today, despite the fact that the glass retains its name, it can be used to serve not only alcohol or a cocktail of the same name, but also mineral water, juices with ice or chilled. Due to this, the design of modern models, as well as the material from which they are made, are quite diverse.
You can see crystal products, glass, plastic, tapered at the top or bottom, on legs, in the shape of a trapezoid, diamond-shaped and other shapes.
The most popular brands of old fashioned glasses
Each manufacturer claims that its products are the best and correspond to the highest quality.
Among the conscientious manufacturers of old fashion glasses, the following companies can be distinguished:
- Piegelau – this German company has been producing whiskey glasses for over five hundred years. The main material for production is crystal, without the addition of lead impurities. Each buyer can be sure that the products will last for many years. You can always see a large assortment on the market, new products appear regularly.
- Union Victors – the products of this manufacturer always have an unusual design. Even after a long time, the products retain their original appearance. The main material of manufacture is crystal glass, it is very durable and resistant to mechanical damage.
- Prohotel is a company based in China and has good reviews from users of its products. Glass is used to make the glasses, which makes the product affordable for most people. All models have high heat resistance, and are more often found in cafes, restaurants, and other catering establishments.
Interesting! Manufacturers control the quality of the manufactured goods. Each glass undergoes thermal and chemical tests, which guarantees a long service life.
Today, bartenders have come up with another entertainment for old fashioned bars: they serve "boom" drinks. The glass is hit against the bar with great force, and thanks to the thick bottom, the glass does not crack.
