Luigi Bormioli Back To The 20's Balloon Gin Glasses 800ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Luigi Bormioli Back to the 20's collection is a range of large-format balloon gin glasses designed for bars and hospitality venues that want to present classic gin serves with...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 800ml | 28¼oz
- Diameter
- 114
- Dimensions
- 235(H) x 114(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Luigi Bormioli Back to the 20's collection is a range of large-format balloon gin glasses designed for bars and hospitality venues that want to present classic gin serves with a degree of visual character. The 800ml capacity gives plenty of room for ice, garnish, and a full measure with mixer, while the sculptural curves and fine stem give the glass a more considered appearance than a standard Copa style.
In a busy bar environment, glassware takes a considerable amount of punishment. These glasses are made from Luigi Bormioli's SON.hyx lead-free crystal, which offers good clarity and consistent light transmission — useful when presentation matters. The stems are reinforced with a titanium-based treatment that meaningfully improves resistance to the kind of chips and fractures that typically shorten the life of stemware in commercial service. The ultra-thin rim is a practical benefit as much as an aesthetic one, affecting how the drink meets the palate rather than simply how the glass looks.
- SON.hyx lead-free crystal for reliable transparency and brilliance
- Titanium-reinforced stems for improved resistance to chips and breakage
- Ultra-thin rim for a cleaner drinking experience
- Rated to retain clarity for over 4,000 dishwasher cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12, suitable for establishing or supplementing a working stock
The glasses are dishwasher safe and tested to retain their sparkle beyond 4,000 cycles, which is a realistic consideration for venues running commercial glasswashers through multiple services daily. That said, large balloon glasses do take up more rack space than standard tumblers, so throughput per cycle is worth factoring in when planning glassware stock levels.
These glasses are well suited to cocktail bars, gin bars, hotel bars, and restaurant venues running a considered gin or cocktail list. The pack of 12 works well as a starting stock or top-up order; higher-volume sites may want to consider ordering multiple packs to ensure adequate cover through service. If you are unsure how many covers your glassware stock needs to support, the team is happy to talk through what makes sense for your operation.
Key Features
- SON.hyx lead-free crystal construction with high optical clarity
- Titanium-reinforced stem treatment for increased chip resistance
- Ultra-thin rim profile for improved drinking experience
- Dishwasher safe and rated for over 4,000 commercial wash cycles
- 800ml capacity accommodates full gin serve with ice and garnish
Operational Benefits
- Reduces glassware replacement frequency through reinforced stem durability
- Maintains consistent presentation quality across thousands of wash cycles
- Supports visually considered gin serves without specialist barware investment
- Pack of 12 allows practical stock management across a working bar
- Thin rim improves customer drinking experience without compromising durability
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 800ml | 28¼oz
- Diameter
- 114
- Dimensions
- 235(H) x 114(Ø)mm
- Material
- Glass
- Weight
- 210g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on your cover count, service pace, and how quickly your glasswasher turns around. As a general guide, most bar operators aim to hold at least two to three times the number of glasses they expect to have on tables or in use at peak service, to allow for breakage, washing time, and buffer stock. For a gin-focused venue running 40–60 covers, two to three packs is a reasonable starting point.
- Yes, they are rated as dishwasher safe and Luigi Bormioli tests the SON.hyx crystal to retain its clarity and sparkle for over 4,000 wash cycles. In practice, using a correctly dosed and maintained commercial glasswasher with appropriate rinse-aid levels will help achieve that longevity. Hard water and incorrect chemical dosing are the most common causes of premature clouding on any glassware.
- The 800ml balloon format is the standard for a contemporary gin and tonic serve with a double measure, plenty of ice, and a garnish — it is well established in the on-trade. For venues serving simpler, less garnish-heavy drinks, or where back-of-bar storage space is tight, a smaller Copa or 580ml balloon style may be more practical. If you are weighing up sizes for your menu format, we are happy to advise.