A well-stocked bar requires different types of drinks, and coordinating glasses and barware for serving various beverages. Here are a few tips for choosing martini glasses and monogrammed glassware for your home bar.
Like the drink itself, the martini glass comes in many shapes and sizes. Hand painted martini glasses can make for a wonderful addition to your décor. If you are hosting an outdoor party in the late hours, consider using light up martini glasses. Fitted with a tiny LED light, the light shines through the whole glass and accentuates the liquid for a unique effect. For a modern twist on a classic item, you can also find glasses with a Z-stem, which is basically a twisted stem for a playful look.
One of the most popular variations of the standard martini glass is the stemless martini glass. The stem of the martini glass is the most fragile, and so this type of glass is more long-lasting. Stemless glasses are also available with a cooling cup. You can use a stemless martini glass much like a votive cup or even to serve desserts like ice cream or a chocolate drink. Consider brushing the insides of a stemless glass with chocolate and freezing it. The chocolate coating will impart its flavor to any beverage or ice cream served in the glass and the glass will look interesting from the outside.
Use oversized martini glasses to create some stunning tabletop displays. Fill an oversized martini glass with colored glass pebbles matching your theme. Place a votive cup embedded in the pebbles and light up for a warm glow. If you would like to adapt this idea for a luau or beach-themed party, use oversized martini glasses and line the insides of the glasses with freshly-cut lime slices. Top this with a fragrant pomander using fresh tropical flowers for a vibrant display.
Monogrammed glassware can help you make a real style statement when entertaining many or just at a quiet dinner for two. Monogrammed glassware also makes for a wonderful gifting option. If you are gifting it to a couple on their wedding day or anniversary, consider etching the name of the couple and their wedding date on the glasses for a special memory.
Use these tips to infuse your parties with style and elegance.
Author Profile: William Socket is a certified interior designer and runs his own interior decoration consultancy. William especially loves decorating a home in wooden furniture and believes that nothing gives a home as warm and cozy a touch as all-wood furniture and decor.
William loves reading up on new design ideas, and has a special interest in space saving techniques. Here he writes about martini glasses and monogrammed glassware.