In everyday life, people do not always think about the fact how the vessel is suitable for use of a beverage. However, to experience the true taste of the cocktail, it should be served in a special glass.
Feingold fashion glass is refined brutalnost having accurate line.
In this article we will talk about a glass of «old fashioned", see what kind of vessel and for which it is intended beverages.
He has thickened down to the ice did not melt too early.
Content
- 1 What is the «old fashioned" glass
- 2 Feature form glass "Old fashion"
- 3 What is the height and volume at the «old fashioned" glasses
- 4 What drinks are poured into glasses "Old fashion"
- 5 The most popular brands of glasses «old fashioned"
- 6 VIDEO: Old Fashion - cocktail in the same glass.
What is the «old fashioned" glass
Old fashion glass used for dispensing alcoholic beverages with addition of a large amount of ice. In English the word «old fashioned" sounds like "old-fashioned".
Considered old-fashioned and highball shortened variation.
Initially, glass Old fashion is usually a bottle. The history of its occurrence begins in the Wild West in the late XIX century, when the Indians and cowboys live. Showdown in those days were carried out using revolvers. As a rule, it was in the bar, where the bullet struggled all glassware. The shootings came and glass. After all, how people have seen that out of the bottle without a neck can make the glass.
Old fashion glass of small stature, but big enough.
Special forms for ice earlier in the bars was not, so the bartender chipped large chunks from large blocks of ice and threw them into the glass. It turns out that something very similar to a romantic cliff. Therefore, after the addition of alcohol came the name «on the rocks», which means "on the rocks". So there was another name for "Old fashion Rocks".
It has a wide shape, thickened bottom.
Interesting! A cocktail of the same name, whiskey neat or with only soda is fed in the container. By tradition, it is poured only pure alcohol, or drink, in which structure has at least three ingredients.
It fit copious amounts of alcohol with ice.
Feature form glass "Old fashion"
Glasses old fashioned has a rectangular shape or circular, may also be produced hexagonal or octagonal.
Originally it was intended for whiskey, gin, bourbon or brandy.
In appearance similar to a faceted glass. Has quite a thick bottom and walls to the ice did not melt too quickly.
The minimum volume of 120 millimeters, the maximum - 350.
Fairly large despite a "low growth". Form glasses is wide, it is necessary to make it placed a large amount of alcohol and ice.
The product is difficult to break, scratch. Transparent glass.
Initially Feingold fashion for dispensing beakers were taken gin or whiskey with ice, brandy, or bourbon. To produce a coarse glass which can withstand temperatures in the range from -40 to + 100 degrees.
Who used to feed a variety of cocktails.
A characteristic feature of this form of glass - unique brutality and stern features.
Withstand temperatures from -40 to +100 degrees, he is not afraid of a dishwasher.
What is the height and volume at the «old fashioned" glasses
Standard Feingold fashion volume varies from 180 to 300 ml, but can also be found double beakers with a volume of 350 to 470 ml. The minimum amount of the glass is 120 ml. The height of the highest glass is 170 mm.
Prior to becoming a glass Old fashion was a standard bottle.
What drinks are poured into glasses "Old fashion"
Old fashion refers to the type of dishes, which razdivayut brandy, whiskey, brandy, gin. In any bar it is always available. Many people purchase a glass of "Old fashion" in the house for receiving guests.
Where is the product appears as though no one knows.
Old fashion glasses for cocktails and various drinks. Traditionally, as it was fed alcohol without any additives to reduce the degree.
In Old Fashioned glass served only spirits with ice or in pure form.
A distinctive feature is the presence of ice cubes in alcohol, which are sure to put alcohol spills. Content should drink at a time, without tasting. But the second option and has taken root in our days and is used in schools with fast service and restaurants.
Titled cocktail, whiskey and soda or fed in pure form only in that a bowl.
Visitor institution decides for itself how much ice should be in a glass. Due to thick glass from which it is made, the ice melts very slowly, allowing you to enjoy the taste of the drink.
The tradition was that it only drink pure alcohol, or drink, consisting of at least three ingredients.
Old fashion can be used for such drinks.
- Negroni.
- Whiskey Sour.
- Americano.
- Black and White Russian.
- Old Fashion Caipirinha.
The main feature - a thick bottom, the ice did not have time to melt quickly.
Today, despite the fact that the title remained in the glass, it can apply not only to alcohol, or a cocktail of the same name, but also mineral water, juices, iced or chilled. Due to the design of modern models, as well as the manufacture of the material is quite diverse.
Modern designer glasses Old Fashioned.
You can see the crystal products, glass, plastic, narrowed at the top or the bottom, with legs in the shape of a trapezoid, rhomboid, and other forms.
Receptacle produced hexagonal, octagonal, barrel-shaped figure. Due to this it perfectly fit ice cubes.
The most popular brands of glasses «old fashioned"
Each manufacturer has claimed that its products are the best and meets the highest quality.
Convenient in hand. In such a glass is poured whiskey at tasting. The aroma is fully revealed.
Among the bona fide manufacturers of glasses old fashion are the following companies:
- Piegelau - for over five hundred years, this German company engaged in the production of glasses for whiskey. The basic material for the manufacture of a crystal without adding lead impurities. Each buyer can rest assured that the product will last for many years. The market is always possible to see a large range of products, new items regularly appear.
Cookware is suitable for personal use at home and in public places.
- Union Victors - products of this manufacturer is always different unusual design. Even after a long time, it retains the original appearance of products. crystal glass is the production of the base material, it is very durable and resistant to mechanical damage.
Viktors Union produces a product with an original design.
- Prohotel - company based in China and has a good feedback from the users of its products. glass is used for the manufacture of glasses, making the product available to most people. All models have a high heat resistance, can often meet them in cafes, restaurants and other catering establishments.
The models are characterized by high thermal stability.
Interesting! Manufacturers have control over the quality of manufactured goods. Each glass passes thermal and chemical tests, which guarantees a long service life.
It can be a long time to enjoy alcoholic drinks, especially comfortable in the hot season.
Today bartenders for Old fashion invented one more entertainment, they served class "boom" drinks. Glass on the bar hit with great force, but due to the thick bottom of the glass does not crack.
These glasses are ideal for holiday home. Suit any occasion.
