Memento Originale D.O.F., blue blown glass cocktail tumbler

A Double Old Fashioned for cocktails on the rocks, whiskey, and aperitifs, with a wide shape and a bold presence on the table.

Negronis, Americanos, Gin Tonics, and soft drinks find a glass with personal character, also suitable for professional service.

The iconic Memento Originale bally glass in the new Double Old Fashioned shape, made of mass-colored glass, using artisanal blowing techniques that give each piece that uniqueness and personality which are the unmistakable hallmark of the Memento brand. A unique creative process that, through the liveliness of the bubbles, captures the essence of color and material, giving the glass that distinctive and original aesthetic dimension. A perfect balance between color, beauty, artisanal manual skill, creativity, and practicality in use, the new Double Old Fashioned cocktail glass is designed for the general public, but also for industry professionals, who can thus enrich their creations with the Memento Originale experience, embellishing every moment of conviviality.

A symbol of the cocktail world and drinking culture, particularly for drinks served "on the rocks," the Double Old Fashioned glass has deep roots in American culture and mixology. It takes its name from the Old Fashioned, one of the first recognized and codified cocktails in history, dating back as far as 1806. Made with whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, and ice, it was originally served in the glass of the same name (smaller), but over time, the Double version became common: more space for ice and ingredients. Since then, the cocktail world has evolved, but the Double Old Fashioned glass has remained a timeless classic, once a symbol of refinement and virility, now something central to pop culture and the ritual of the aperitif. Americano, Negroni, Negroni Sbagliato, Milano Torino, Gin Tonic, Mojito, various Spritzes, and much more... Its wide shape is perfect for adding large ice cubes, maintaining the ideal temperature and keeping the flavor unaltered, without watering down the drink too much!

With its roots in tradition, the Memento Originale Double Old Fashioned glass fits perfectly into the most refined contexts and cocktails, but with its colors, it adds that touch of liveliness and style to the cocktail hour! A perfect pairing with a Memento Originale Blue V Double Old Fashioned glass? A Gin Fizz!

GIN FIZZ
• Gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda, egg white (optional), ice.
• The Gin Fizz is an effervescent cocktail with a white foam that stands out in a colored glass, especially if you add a touch of food coloring for a creative version.

But that is just one of the many cocktails that are best suited to be served in a colored glass: Caipirinha, Caipiroska, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Negroni, Boulevardier, Vieux Carré, Rusty Nail, White Russian, Midori Sour, Purple Rain, Blue Hawaii, Aviation, Rum Punch... but also Rum, Whiskey on the rocks... not to mention Virgin Mojito and the whole world of more sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks, there is no limit to the imagination. All these cocktails are perfect to be served in a colored and captivating Double Old Fashioned glass, where the reflections and the sturdiness of the glass with the capacity of the tumbler enhance the sensory experience of the drink.

And the Gin Tonic? For Churchill, "It has saved more lives and minds than all the doctors in the Empire!"... a colored glass cannot help but add an eye-catching visual element and improve the entire tasting experience! How? Colors can influence flavor perception and mood.
The search for the most aromatic and unique Gin, with the perfect mix of botanicals, the right tonic water to enhance the aroma, the perfect garnish... pepper, cucumber, berries, citrus, or cardamom... a true connoisseur cannot afford to get the choice of glass wrong.

So, make room for garnishes that enhance the color and colors that enhance the Gin! A blue glass, for example, can provide a sense of freshness and refinement. The contrast between the blue of the glass and the transparency of the Gin Tonic, with the bubbles reflecting the light, creates a refreshing visual effect, particularly suitable for a summer evening. Perfect for a classic Gin, with the blue highlighting the bright green of a lime slice. A Green glass evokes freshness. Cucumber and other garnishes are natural elements that harmonize visually with this glass. Offer a natural and sophisticated contrast: pink grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary. Red fruits or Pomegranate can be used to contrast, or to garnish a red or orange glass, for a vibrant and eye-catching look, ideal for winter parties.

A colored Double Old Fashioned glass can enhance the appearance of many cocktails, especially those with bright colors and layers of liquids. By choosing cocktails with brilliant colors, you can really make the most of the visual effect of the glass.

"We can thus abandon ourselves, almost a bit defenseless, and let ourselves be enveloped by the strength of color; having confirmation that, in our work, making beautiful things and making them well, before even being a business choice or a market strategy, is a personal necessity and a pleasure." Roberto Zani

A Memento Originale Double Old Fashioned glass is a way to enhance the very aesthetics of the drink, even for the most iconic and appreciated ones.