Which set of glasses for a gift?
I have a favorite gift I do for bridal showers or housewarming gift. I’m kind of a cocktail nerd so this is a fun gift for me to do. So I buy a cocktail recipe book that I really like and I will find a cocktail that makes me think of the recipient or has a connection to their wedding, etc. I then will inscribe a note in the book saying “Best Wishes, see page ___”. And then I buy them everything they need to make that specific cocktail, the alcohol, special equipment (like a hand juicer, a yarai mixing glass, a muddler, etc) and a set of glasses. It is always a popular gift and I am especially flattered when I am at a shower and someone I did that for is now doing this going forward. Although that has caused a few instances of duplicate stuff but no harm Lol.
So my next gift will be a fun one. The bride and groom are going to Bora Bora for their honeymoon so I’m doing a South Seas Sling(kind of like a Singapore Sling but more Polynesian).
I found 3 sets of tiki glasses I like but can’t decide. Any will work so this is purely a choice that will be a win/win no matter what. So here is a pic of the 3. I’m looking at the 3 clear options not the colored ceramic ones as this couple wants clear glass. So there is a short tiki glass, a tall tiki glass and a pineapple. The 2 tiki glasses have the design only on one side whereas the pineapple design goes all the way around. So if you were getting these would you have a preference?
Short tiki
Tall tiki
Pineapple
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5 years agoSo if anyone is interested, here is the cocktail recipe book I usually get. I love it because of two reasons. 1. It recommends specific brands of alcohol for many of the drinks. This is especially useful with gin drinks as gin comes in many flavor profiles. 2. It also recommends food pairings, great for planning an appetizer to be served at a cocktail party with a specific cocktail.
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5 years agoNot as pretty as those that mdln posted, but I like these colored tiki glasses - and the price is right!
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