Hi Ball Glasses

How to choose the right Hi Ball Glasses

• Match the glass capacity to your drinks list, allowing room for ice, garnish and mixers in long drinks and cocktails.
• Decide between standard soda-lime, toughened or crystal glass depending on your balance of durability, weight and presentation.
• Consider CE-marked hi ball glasses if you serve measured spirit-and-mixer serves and need to comply with licensing requirements.
• Choose designs that complement your existing glassware, from simple straight-sided hi balls to fluted or faceted styles.
• Plan pack quantities around your service volume and glasswashing capacity to maintain par levels during peak periods.
• Check height and footprint to ensure the glasses fit your glass racks, shelves and undercounter glasswashers.

Care and maintenance

• Wash hi ball glasses in a commercial glasswasher using the correct racks to prevent chipping and ensure full drainage.
• Use approved glasswasher detergents and rinse aids, and regularly check water quality to maintain clarity and sparkle.
• Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can scratch the surface and dull the finish of the glass.
• Inspect rims and bases frequently, removing any chipped or cracked glasses from service for safety.
• Allow glasses to air dry fully before stacking, and avoid nesting too tightly to reduce the risk of breakage.
• Periodically refresh glassware stock to replace heavily worn items and keep your bar presentation consistent.

Complete your bar setup with our wider glassware, cocktail glasses, beer glasses and bar accessories ranges to support every style of drink service.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.