Bormioli Rocco Diamond

The 30 cl is the smallest: ideal for water with a meal, juice at breakfast, and a short drink over ice. The 39 cl is the most versatile of the three, as it leaves room when filled with ice cubes. The 47 cl highball glass is intended for drinks with plenty of mixer, where you can fill at least a third of the glass with ice. As for color: clear lets the drink speak for itself, while blue and purple add color and work best with clear drinks. See more options among the colored glasses and the broader range from Bormioli Rocco.

Always pour long drinks over ice, not around it: first fill the glass three-quarters full with cubes, then add the spirit and only afterward the mixer. This keeps the carbonation in longer. A gin and tonic is best served in the 47 cl glass, with room for a slice of citrus. The 39 cl tumbler is the right size for a mojito, because you still need room for the mint and lime alongside the crushed ice. Reserve the 30 cl glass for water and soft drinks at the table.

Diamond is pressed soda-lime glass, not crystal. That means thicker walls, more weight and a good deal more resistance to knocks than a thin-walled glass. The series can simply go in the dishwasher. With the relief, watch one thing: limescale settles into the facets and shows up there faster than on smooth glass. Use rinse aid, or rinse with a splash of vinegar in the water if you live in a hard water area.

If you want the same format without relief, take a look at the tumbler glasses or the long drink glasses for a smooth finish. If you prefer more colour on the table, you’ll find the full range among the coloured glasses mentioned above. For making the drinks themselves, from measuring cups to muddlers, the tools can be found with the bar spoons. And if you prefer a stemmed glass for the same cocktails, take a look at the cocktail glasses.