I watch a lot of Real Housewives (feel free to judge, its a guilty pleasure) and they are incredibly judgmental and particular if they are served wines, etc in improper drinkware. Does it actually make a difference in anything or are they just being sticklers to be sticklers?
EX) White wine in a red wine glass or champagne flute vs a white wine glass
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While others have addressed wine, there are reasons for other alcohols to have different glasses as well, based on the nature of the drink.
Rocks glasses (the short ones) are designed for drinks that are either pure spirits or have a small splash of soda, as they are lower volume.
Highball glasses (a “normal” glass) are designed for drinks that have a high percentage of mixer (think a screwdriver) so they can accommodate he higher volume.
Brandy snifters are designed to warm the brandy in your hand (wide bottom) and keep the vapors in the glass for inhalation ( the narrow top).
Martini glasses are designed to have a small garnish (like an olive or onion) remain in the glass to flavor the drink.
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