Inspiration and Information for your Tabletop

This is the third part of our new series on global cocktails and glassware. From Italy to New Orleans, join us for some BauscherHepp Wanderlush!

The Negroni. It’s a cocktail so beloved worldwide that it has its own week. This level of popularity exists even in the middle of a craft cocktail movement, with more bartenders and mixologists than ever creating new cocktails with different flavors and combinations. The Negroni is a classic for a reason, and it still remains a staple in bars across the world.

In recent years, the resurgence of classic cocktails has taken the mixology scene by storm, with cocktail bars across the globe embracing timeless concoctions like the Hemingway Daiquiri and the Sazerac. This revival isn't just about nostalgia, though. It also reflects consumers' growing appreciation for craftsmanship and authenticity in their drinks, as well as fresh interpretations of what the classics can ultimately be.

Genever: a delightfully herbal concoction made from juniper berries. This name may be unfamiliar to you, but its anglicized cousin you’ll likely recognize: gin.

From baked clay goblets to titanium reinforced crystal glass, the modern wine glass has come a long way. According to a study published in the 2017 British Medical Journal, wine glasses between 1700 and 2017 have gotten 7 times bigger. That contributes to the vast variety of glasses we have today. 

One of our top food trends to watch in 2020 is the increasing popularity of low to no-alcohol beverages and the restaurants that make them.

If you grew up in rural America or had grandparents who did, you might remember summers out in the garden picking beans or cucumbers or tomatoes. Those fresh, vine ripe vegetables weren't going to last forever, though, so after the best were set aside for an evening salad, you might remember what happened next.

It's been a long day at work. You head out to the pub down the street that serves all the rare and obscure seasonal beers because you heard they have a special release on tap you've been waiting to try. You sit down, order, and receive your beer. When you pick your glass up to the light to analyze the beer's color, you see...

It goes without saying: wine glasses should look beautiful on the table. But it is critical that they also provide function. Each piece of stemware should bring out the optimal flavors and aromas of wine, focusing both the nose and palette on the taster.