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Champagne flute
A tall, narrow stemmed glass that preserves carbonation by minimising the liquid's surface area. The narrow bowl that keeps bubbles also restricts aroma, which is why sparkling-wine specialists often prefer a tulip or even a white-wine glass.
What it's for: Serving sparkling-wine cocktails while keeping the carbonation.
Don't have one?
A small white-wine glass keeps bubbles nearly as well and shows aroma better.
Chill it, and pour against the inside wall rather than into the base — both preserve noticeably more carbonation than the glass shape alone does.
Buying guidance
A sturdy stem matters more than an elegant one; flutes are the most frequently broken glass in any cupboard.
Cocktails served in this glass
10 recipes call for it as their glass of choice.
