La Rochere Verone

There is more between the two sizes than the numbers suggest. The 29 cl tumbler is low and wide and sits in one hand; use it for water, juice or a drink over ice. The 36 cl longdrink glass is narrower and taller, leaving room for ice and a splash of tonic. If you want one size for the whole table, take the tumbler, as it is the more versatile of the two. If you are mixing drinks, the longdrink is the obvious choice. Check your cupboard space as well, because Vérone does not stack and needs full height per glass. Feel free to compare with the other tumbler glasses and longdrink glasses.

Pour the tumbler to roughly two fingers below the rim, so the relief stays visible and you do not have to grip the glass by its top edge. In the longdrink glass the order that works is ice, spirit and only then the mixer, followed by a gentle stir. A gin and tonic or a mojito works well in this glass, because the ribbed pattern keeps the misted outside dry enough to hold.

Vérone is made of pressed soda-lime glass rather than crystal glass. That means a thicker wall, more weight and a good deal of resistance to knocks and temperature changes. The glasses are dishwasher safe. Stand them upright and leave space between them, because the relief can leave scratches on a smooth wall on contact. Limescale in the grooves brushes away with a soft brush.

If you are looking for more models with the same pressed relief, visit the brand page for La Rochère, where the full range of this French glassworks sits together. If you only want a set for everyday water on the table, the water glasses are a broader choice. And if you mostly make mixed drinks, the overview of cocktail recipes gives you the matching glass for each drink.