Onis Manhattan

First choose your two workhorses. For water and soft drinks at the table, the 20 cl tumbler is sufficient; for whisky, rum, or a cocktail over ice, choose the 30 cl, which holds one large ice cube plus 6 cl of liquor. On the long-drink side, the 29 cl is the all-rounder, while the 31 cl is the choice for mixed drinks with lots of ice. The difference between the tall and short 22 cl lies in the impression: the tall, narrow one looks fuller with the same capacity, which works well for soft drinks and beer. View the long-drink glasses to compare the sizes side by side.

The 30 cl tumbler is the glass for a Manhattan on the rocks, although this cocktail traditionally belongs in a stemmed glass. Stir whisky, red vermouth, and bitters with ice for half a minute, then pour everything over a fresh cube. For a Cuba Libre use the 31 cl highball glass: first ice, then rum, then cola down the side so the carbonation stays in. Always fill highball glasses to the top with ice, because a half-full glass melts faster.

Onis tempers the rim of these glasses, so the most vulnerable zone takes a good deal more knocks. That makes a difference in a busy bar. Stand them upright in a dishwasher rack and don't stack them while they are still warm, because then they suction together. If a glass does get stuck, stand the outer one in cold water for a moment and then pull gently.

The full range of the brand is available under Onis. For tumblers in other shapes, see tumbler glasses, and if you serve whisky neat, you'll find wider and heavier models under whiskey glasses. Looking only for the smallest size to place next to the plate? All water glasses are grouped together and sorted by capacity. Short on space behind the bar? The stackable glasses are designed for that and save you half a shelf.