Bormioli Rocco Novecento

The choice depends on what you’re serving. A coupe has a wide, shallow bowl and is intended for drinks without ice: the 22 cl is the most commonly used size, while the 25 cl leaves room for foam from egg white or aquafaba. The 15.5 cl Nick and Nora is smaller and deeper, so less of its surface is exposed to the air and the drink stays cold longer. This makes it more suitable for spirits-forward drinks. The 37 and 40.5 cl tumblers are the counterpart: thick-bottomed and intended for ice. The full brand range can be found at Bormioli Rocco, with a comparison of the shapes at the champagne coupe glasses.

Chill your coupe first: fill it with ice and water for ten minutes, discard that, and only then strain the drink into it. A coupe has a stem for a reason; hold it by the stem so your hand doesn’t warm the drink. daiquiri belongs in the 22 cl coupe, with the drink filled to about one centimeter below the rim. The Nick and Nora is the shape for an aged, stirred drink. For an old fashioned use the 37 cl tumbler and one large ice cube, which melts more slowly than loose cubes.

The coupes are thin-walled at the rim, because that is where your lip meets the glass. That same thin rim is also the most vulnerable spot. So never stand coupes upside down on a shelf and don't let them knock against each other in the dishwasher. The range is dishwasher-safe, but a short, low-temperature cycle noticeably extends their life. Polish afterwards with a linen cloth for a streak-free finish.

Are you specifically looking for a glass for shaken cocktails without ice? Then the overview of cocktail glasses is broader than this series. For the separate narrow stemmed glass, see the category Nick and Nora glasses. Those looking for tumblers for whisky should see the old fashioned glasses. And to make the drinks themselves, you need tools: you’ll find those under cocktail shakers, from shaker to strainer.