Hot glasses are used for non-alcoholic fruit-flavored drinks in New Zealand and Australia, but in the US they are also used for alcoholic beverages. They come in various shapes and colors, with some having handles instead of stems. Choosing the right glass can set the mood for a social event.
Hot glasses are drinking vessels specially created for sweets, which are fruit-flavored sweet drinks. Some examples of hot drinks are made under the Golden Circle and Cottees brands. A true cordial contains no alcohol and is diluted with water to achieve the desired flavor or level of sweetness. These drinks are especially popular in New Zealand and Australia.
In many cases, hot glasses are also used for alcoholic beverages. This is especially true in the United States where they are commonly used in bars and taverns. In this capacity, glasses come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. In fact, the term has been used to describe essentially any glass drinking vessel with a stem.
Some cordial glasses have handles instead of stems. They can also have short stems along with handles. Either way, the handles are typically small and delicate. This differentiates these tumblers from coffee mugs and beer mugs, which have large handles designed to fit several fingers inside. With cordial glasses, the handle should be gripped lightly from the outside.
They are often made with clear glass, but many are also colored a variety of colors. Indeed, hot glasses can be found colored with reds, greens and yellows. Some sets include glasses in a variety of colors and shapes.
Choosing cordial glasses when planning a social event can be a bit daunting, as they have the ability to set the mood for the gathering. Also, some drinks are better suited to certain types of glasses. For example, a fruity drink that will hold an umbrella or lemon wedge on the side is best suited for glasses with tall, slender stems. Likewise, this look is best for a tropical gathering or formal event. For a more relaxed gathering, however, glasses with shorter or thicker stems may be more appropriate.
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