Onis Pentagon

You notice the difference between the two sizes as soon as ice is added. The 29 cl glass holds a soft drink with three ice cubes and a slice of lemon; much more will not fit without filling it to the brim. The 35 cl glass has room for a full serving of ice plus garnish, which is the usual standard for a gin and tonic or a tall cocktail. For parties, opt for the larger size, as it needs to be topped up less often. View the full range of long drink glasses.

First fill the glass completely with ice, and only then pour: a glass full of ice melts more slowly than one that is half full, because the cubes keep each other cold. A mojito is built directly in the 35 cl glass, with the mint pressed at the bottom but not crushed. For a dark 'n stormy measure the rum with a jigger otherwise the top layer becomes too heavy and sinks through the ginger beer.

Facets and dishwashers get along fine, but with hard water you will see limescale settle first in the corners between the panels. A rinse aid with a descaling agent keeps the pattern crisp. The glasses are tempered and can go in daily, but don't stack them, because on faceted glass the panels lock into one another and the glasses jam.

The brand overview for Onis shows which other series are also available in the same hospitality-grade quality. If you're specifically looking for a balloon glass on a stem for gin and tonic, check out the gin and tonic glasses. And if you want to explore more stemmed glasses for shaken and stirred drinks, the cocktail glasses category is the logical starting point for your search.