Essential Drinkware
If you want a beautiful, minimalist drinkware, look no further than the three recommendations below.
 
Small GlassesThis glass is a workhorse. The 6 3/4 ounces Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar glasses work well for wine (if you’ve been to Italy, they will look familiar) as well as rocks drinks. I also use them for milk and juice. They stack wonderfully, don’t break easily, and look great.
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Large GlassesThe 16 1/4 ounce Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar glasses possess all of the great qualities of its 6 3/4 ounce brother, just with more volume. I use these for mixed drinks (gin and tonic, whiskey ginger, etc.), as well as soda and water.
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Coup GlassesIf you’ve been to a speakeasy or cocktail bar recently, the coup glass will look familiar. Originally designed for champagne, the coup is also perfect for anything you would otherwise put in a martini or margarita glass. These Stork Club versions are just right.
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Expanded Drinkware
If you have space and the desire to use the “proper” drinkware for your specific concoction, this is where to start.
 
Wine GlassIf you want a wine glass you can use with both whites and reds, the Riedel Ouverture Magnum is a great option. Personally, I like using the Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar glasses above.
 
Collins GlassOk, so the Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Tumbler is technically not a collins glass. But I think it looks better, and it serves the same function. If you want something with the traditional straight lines, try these Schott Zwiesel collins glasses.
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Martini GlassIf you are a traditionalist and believe that martinis should be served in martini glasses, the Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Martini Cordial is a great option. If you want a larger size, you can find it here.
 
Double Old Fashioned GlassIs the 6 3/4 ounces Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar too small for that scotch of yours? If so, give the Luigi Bormioli Veronese 11-1/2-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass a try. Good size, good weight.
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Margarita GlassDo you think margaritas need to be served in margarita glasses? If so, the Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Margarita glass should find its way into your collection. Just don’t forget the salt.
 
Champagne FluteAdmittedly, although champagne looks great in the Stork Club coup glasses, they aren’t designed very well for champagne. If you want to bubbles to escape more slowly, use traditional flute style glassware like the Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Flute.
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Speciality Drinkware
The uses for these are limited, but they add an extra special touch. I personally love mules and use my copper mugs often, but I rarely touch my julep glasses.
 
Copper Mug (Mules)If you love Moscow Mules and Dark and Stormy’s as much as me, you will want to invest in some proper mule mugs. Load these mule mugs up with tons of ice, and enjoy.
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Julep Glass (Mint Juleps)If you’re a Kentucky Derby fan, then you know the official drink of the derby is the Mint Julep. And if you’re a Mint Julep fan, then you know that they need to be served in Julep cups. Grab some paper straws to complete the ensemble.
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Coffee Mug (Irish Coffee)A great Irish Coffee deserves to be served in a great Irish Coffee Mug. If you find Irish Coffee’s making it into your drink lineup often, check out these Libbey 8 1/2 Ounce Irish Coffee Mugs.
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