Each alcoholic drink has its own drinking culture. Of course, it is not always possible to follow all the rules of good manners, besides, if you are in good company, then you can deviate from the instructions and just drink alcohol for pleasure the way you and your friends want. If you do decide to drink alcoholic beverages strictly according to the rules, be prepared that each of them will require its own glasses.
It is necessary
special glasses
Instructions
Step 1
Cognac is drunk very slowly, without rushing and enjoying the taste. In no case should you drink this drink in one gulp, like vodka. First you need to feel the aroma of cognac, just for this special cognac glasses are adapted. These are snifters - small "pot-bellied" glasses. In size, they can resemble a glass (70 g) or a wine glass (250-400 g). A cognac glass should be made of transparent colorless crystal or glass. It is customary to pour cognac by about a third, the largest - to the line of the widest place. For tasting, professionals also use another glass - small, narrow and elongated, with a very slight narrowing at the top.
Step 2
Wine is drunk from tulip-shaped glasses on a long thin stem. For their production, crystal and colored glass are not used, since in order to clearly see the color of the wine, the glass must be completely transparent. Wine is poured into about a third of the vessel so that it is more convenient to inhale the aroma. White and red wines can be drunk for a long time, savoring the taste, but sparkling wines and champagne are drunk immediately, as they quickly fizzle out. Wine is usually served with an appetizer. You can bring fruits to dry and semi-dry wines and champagne, seafood or lean poultry is also suitable. Meat dishes such as lamb and pork make an excellent appetizer with red wine. Dry wines go well with almost any cheese. If the food contains vinegar, or it is abundantly flavored with seasonings, then it is better to serve the wine separately. Highly salty foods make it difficult to taste the wine. Also, do not smoke while drinking wine - most likely, you will not feel its aroma and taste at all.
Step 3
The vodka is drunk chilled, but not straight from the freezer. In this case, the appetizer plays a key role - it is difficult to taste the vodka without it. A small glass is drunk in one gulp. Hot dishes are served with vodka, as well as all kinds of salty and pickled snacks.
Step 4
Vermouth is most often drunk as an aperitif, to whet the appetite or lift the mood. Vermouth with ice vodka is a good option. Fruits and roasted nuts are a good snack with vermouth. You can serve this drink with dessert.
Step 5
Liqueurs are most often used today as an ingredient in cocktails, but there are connoisseurs who drink them in their pure form. In the past, it was popular to drink liqueurs at lunch, but today the habit is out of fashion. A liqueur glass is a wide glass with a long stem, its size is 25 ml. You need to drink liquor in one gulp.
