The rise of the Coupe glass and the fading of the Martini glass are just a few examples of the glassware trends impacting the bartending community in 2017.  Selecting the right glassware and vessel is something that every on premise establishment has to consider.  As bartenders set the strategy for their glassware selection they need to evaluate what type of space is available for storage, what price points are worth the investment and what will interest their target customer/consumer.  With new trends hitting the on premise market like vintage antique barware or mix and match programs, let’s review the bar glassware basics including the cocktail tools, traditional vessel and modern vessel trends that will help keep your beverage program flowing efficiently and your customers delighted.

SOURCES

Mike Page, Breakthru Beverage Illinois Beverage Specialist

http://www.liquor.com/articles/nick-and-nora/

http://drizly.com/blog/choose-wisely-the-right-glass-for-the-right-drink/

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https://sipsmith.com/the-history-of-the-martini-glass/

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/Punch-Love