When you do those cheeky trips to Belgium and realise how detailed Belgians are - carefully choosing a specific type of glass for a simple beer.

Well, they are actually right! The glassware makes a total difference when sipping a drink. From the aeration point of view, the shape of the glass is crucial.

To be precise, this is the reason why Martini or Margarita are served in that funny cone-shaped vessel as the more exposure to the air, the more the spirits open up, plus you can note different ingredients better than sipping from a narrow glass.

On the other hand, if you want to sip highballs or long drinks on a terrace (or rooftop if you’re lucky enough), chances are the drink will be served in a tall, long, narrow glass. It's because this shape helps to keep the drink cold and fizzy for longer than in a wider glass. The same principle applies to the champagne flutes.

The glassware material makes another point when maintaining the temperature of the cocktail. That’s why if you ask for a Tiki Cocktail, it should always be served in some sort of ceramic-like recipient, so the crushed ice maintains the drink colder for longer.

So yeah, next time your bartender serves you a Negroni in a highball, or a glass of Champagne in a rocks glass, look at them with a funny eye and tell them you have read this, don’t take the piss mate!