subject: Essential Barware [print this page] Essential Barware Essential Barware
Glassware is very important to any good bar. Serving a Mojito in a martini glass is just wrong on so many levels. You don't need to own every variety of glass out there, but you should at least start with red and white wine glasses, martini glasses, and flute glasses. Be aware that red wine glasses have a larger bowl to enhance the bouquet of the wine. Beer mugs, pint glasses, and pilsner glasses are preferred over drinking from the bottle. (Unless you're a beer advocate, don't worry about what beers go in which glass.) Mixed drinks made with soda or tonic typically go in highball or old-fashioned glasses. Shot glasses do double duty as measuring devices and drinkware. If you're looking to go all out with your barware, you can invest in some furniture. Wine racks and hanging stemware racks will save you a lot of space. Wine enthusiasts might want to invest in a wine chiller or a wine refrigerator. If your bar is stocked with all these barware essentials, you'll be well on your way to becoming a mixologist.
