Fill your outdoor drinkware collection with worry-free sets designed specifically for worry-free use. These glassware sets feature advanced materials that resist chipping and breaking for an enjoyable drinking experience.
Serve your favorite vintage in stemmed wine glasses and iced tea in matching mugs. For cocktails that require taller glasses, consider acrylic margarita glasses or double old-fashioned glasses as these offer more room.
Wine Glasses
Your choice of glasses can add significantly to the enjoyment of wine. While many consumers tend to use only one type of glassware when tasting different wines, specialty wine glasses designed specifically for different varietals can improve the tasting experience by releasing more aromatic compounds, providing better aeration, and decreasing harsh tannins.
For light to medium bodied white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Vermentino, use glasses with smaller bowls and narrower openings that preserve floral aromas while still allowing proper aeration. When pouring full bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, choose glasses with larger bowls and wider rim diameters in order to maximize bouquet and taste intensity.
Some glassware is specially made to suit dessert wines such as Sherry and Port. There is even glassware specifically tailored for liqueurs like Copita with its aroma-enhancing narrow taper that works well. All glasses made from materials designed to resist breakage are easy to clean in both the dishwasher or manually with warm water and mild dish soap.
Highballs
Highballs, or tall drinks commonly known as highballs, combine an alcoholic spirit with one or two nonalcoholic mixers such as soda water or ginger ale to form a tall drink known as a highball. While classic combinations such as rum and coke or Tom Collins remain timeless staples in this category, riffs, embellishments and innovations abound within this category.
Highballs are an easy and classic cocktail option that’s great for any of our five cocktails. Simply stack cube ice in a chilled glass beer stein before pouring kombucha, ginger ale and Pisco on top before squeezing a lime wedge onto top and garnishing with shiso leaves for the finishing touches.
Schott Zwiesel offers this set of twelve highball glasses made from break-resistant Tritan crystal and provides the option for monograming (three letter initial at checkout). Their slim silhouette and delicate clarity makes these glassware pieces suitable for daily use; dishwasher safe to make clean up easier, they also come in larger size for entertaining! Select from six iconic Baccarat cuts such as pontils or small diamond cuts.
Tumblers
Outdoor tumblers make an excellent way to stay hydrated on-the-go, whether that means serving cold lemonade or sipping your favorite wine. Insulated designs help maintain an ideal temperature, while removable straws allow one-handed access and prevent spills. Some models even come equipped with lids designed for comforting gripping as well as to prevent condensation on the exterior of the cup.
Tumblers make an ideal addition to backyard BBQs, beachside picnics and other casual gatherings. Many tumblers feature shatterproof materials for durability outdoors while being easy to clean after each use. Although dishwasher-safe versions exist, we advise handwashing for optimal results and prolonging the appearance of your tumbler over time.
Pitchers
If you host frequent outdoor entertaining events, pitchers are an ideal addition to your drinkware arsenal. Constructed of modern materials that are less susceptible to damage than glass, pitchers make the perfect beverage carrier. High-end sets offer similar looks as their glass counterparts while some even come complete with stemless options for an intimate gathering experience.
Use these glasses at your next gathering for fruit-infused water, lemonade and punch. Plastic champagne flutes make great toasting glasses at bridal showers or special events like steak dinners; vintage wine in footed wine glasses pair perfectly with such meals. Alternatively, invest in a set that comes complete with both water and beverages such as margaritas for entertaining large groups of guests.