Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon

Start with the carafes, because that’s where the biggest difference in size is. The 28.5 cl is intended for one serving: milk with coffee or a single pour of water. The 50 cl is for two people at the table, while the 1.1-liter carafe is for an entire table or for storing tap water in the refrigerator. With glassware, the drink determines the shape. The 33 cl margarita glass has a wide bowl for a salted rim, while the 24.5 cl cocktail glass has a straighter bowl for shaken drinks with a layer of foam. The 7 cl shot glasses are roomier than the usual 4 cl, so you can also serve a short drink over ice in them. Find more varieties among the margarita glasses and the shot glasses.

A margarita is shaken with ice and strained into the 33 cl glass; salt only the outside of the rim so no salt gets into the drink. The 24.5 cl cocktail glass is the right size for an espresso martini: shake hard enough to create a layer of foam and pour quickly, because it settles within a minute. Place the carafes on the table with tap water and a slice of lemon, or use them to let wine breathe for half an hour before serving.

The split in the stem looks fragile, but it is solid: the glass is actually thicker there than on an ordinary stem. What you do need to watch is the carafe. A narrow neck cannot be cleaned with a normal brush, so use cleaning beads or a long bottle brush. Stand carafes upside down to dry after rinsing, otherwise water stays behind and starts to smell musty after a week. The glasses can simply go in the dishwasher.

If you're looking for carafes separately, you'll find the complete selection under carafes. For bubbles in a narrower bowl, see the category champagne flutes. To see the rest of the brand, visit Bormioli Rocco where you'll also find the series for wine and beer. The tools for shaking and straining are under cocktail shakers, from shakers to bar strainers.