Onis Linq

Choose on height and capacity at the same time, because with stackable glassware those two are not the same thing. The 26.6 cl tumbler is low and wide, which suits water and soft drinks at the table. The 35.5 cl has the same shape but more room, making it right for spirits over ice. The 29.6 and 41.4 cl long drink glasses are slimmer and taller, so the carbonation holds longer and the garnish stands upright instead of toppling over. For a venue that wants to run on a single range, the combination of 26.6 and 41.4 cl is the one most often chosen. Compare it with the wider long drink glasses and the stacking glasses from other brands.

A tall, narrow glass holds bubbles better than a wide one, simply because the surface where the carbonation escapes is smaller. Fill the 41.4 cl long drink glass right up with ice, add the spirit and pour the tonic or cola in slowly along the back of a spoon. That keeps the fizz in. A gin tonic shows at its best in this size, and a cuba libre with lime has room to spare.

Stacking works fine as long as the glasses are dry and clean. Damp glasses suck onto each other, and pulling them apart takes a rim with it. So let them drain completely on a rack first and only stack afterwards, no more than four or five high. In the dishwasher, place them separately in the basket. Limescale makes glasses rougher and more likely to jam, so soft water helps twice over.

For the same size in other shapes, look at the tumbler glasses. The tall, slim models for coffee with a layer of milk sit with the latte macchiato glasses. The full range from the Leerdam brand can be found under Onis, and the matching tools with the bar spoons. If you want something with more character than clean lines, there are ranges with facets or relief that combine the same stackability with a more classic look.