She personally tested each highball glass on this roundup.Think of the Norlan Whisky Glass as a finely calibrated tool, designed to get the most out of your whisky and give you an unrivaled drinking experience. Kate Dingwall, who updated this roundup, is an experienced wine writer and working sommelier. His work has appeared in Men’s Journal, Fatherly, Inside Hook, TIME, and more. Nicholas McClelland is a freelance writer and product tester who covers whisk(e)y and spirits for The Spruce Eats. Some examples of classic highball drinks include rum and Coke, gin and tonic, whiskey and ginger, vodka and cranberry, and Scotch and soda. It can also include a garnish of fruit or herbs. What is a highball drink?Ī highball is a cocktail made with only two ingredients-one is alcohol, the other is a nonalcoholic beverage-and served over ice. Highball glasses are also known as tumblers, drinking glasses, water glasses, and everyday glasses. For everyday barware, anything under $15 a glass is pretty reasonable.įAQs What other names is a highball glass called? Like with pretty much everything, there's a range depending on what you want-from about $5 all the way up to $100 per glass. Crystal might be better suited for serving your in-laws a holiday tipple. A standard blown-glass highball would be nice for a gin and tonic at brunch. For pool parties, we think plastic works well. In terms of material, it really comes down to what you like and how you're going to use the glasses. Bigger can be better, but if you aren’t measuring your drink components, you risk over-serving yourself.Ĭhoosing a design is an expression of personal aesthetics. Highball glasses should be at least 12 ounces, so you can add a healthy portion of ice and mixer to your drink. If you'll be pulling your highballs out on special occasions only, hand-washing won't matter as much. Sometimes crystal and hand-painted glasses add some sparkle to a special occasion, but just make sure you factor the cleaning method into your selection. It’s our opinion that everyday glassware should be dishwasher safe. The Spruce Eats / Kate Dingwall What to Look for in Highball Glasses Ease of Cleaning Our tester notes that while you can certainly drink carbonated beverages from this glass, its curved shape doesn’t retain the carbonation of a drink as well as a traditional highball glass. That said, the wider mouth of these glasses allow your nose to absorb more nuances, such as juniper and citrus in gin or agave notes in tequila.Ĭapacity: 12 ounces | Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 13 centimeters | Material: Glass | Number in Set: 4
Made from non-leaded crystal, these 12-ounce highballs are dishwasher safe and come in either clear or pink, in case you like drinking through rose-colored glasses. It also adds a bit of friction, so even as the glass sweats, it’s easy to hold.
The twill-cut pattern’s texture on the side also manages to feel both luxe and everyday, another line that’s hard to straddle, but they do it successfully. These Carson highball glasses from Godinger, as their name implies, manage to feel both modern and vintage at the same time-a rare feat. Sloped sides don't contain carbonation as well
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