RCR Tiki

Both models hold 45 cl. That sounds spacious, but a tiki drink contains a lot of ice: allow for about half crushed ice, leaving a normal serving of around 20 cl. Etruria and Sardinia differ in their relief and packaging, with Etruria sold in sets of four and Sardinia in sets of six. If you're looking for the classic opaque mugs, you'll find them under tiki glasses; for the size of a specific serve, find the models under mai tai glasses. The brand's wider range is listed under RCR.

First fill the glass with crushed ice to just below the rim and pour the blended drink over it; the ice will settle on its own, leaving you with a cold, layered serve. For a mai tai let dark rum float on top, while for a pina colada pour it thick and blend it with less ice so it doesn't become watery. For a zombie 45 cl is a tight fit if you follow the full recipe, so pour carefully and keep the ice coarse.

RCR makes the Tiki line from Luxion, a lead-free crystal glass that is clearer than ordinary glass and handles machine washing better than traditional lead crystal. The relief does hold on to residue: do not leave sugary cocktails with syrup or fruit juice standing for hours, because the deposit then settles into the grooves. Rinse the glass briefly with cold water after use and only then put it in the machine. A soft-bristled brush removes whatever stays behind in the deeper parts.

If you’re looking for a flatter shape for the same drink, or a coupe in which you serve it without ice, take a look at the cocktail glasses. For the tall, curved tulip shape associated with many tropical serves, the models are grouped under hurricane glasses. Those looking for a wide glass for blended drinks with lots of ice can also use a coupe or a wide goblet from the same category.