Have you ever enjoyed an island-inspired drink served in a Tiki glass?  The bright and bold designs of Tiki glasses are a celebration of adventure, whisking you away to another place and time. They became a popular motif in the late 1950s and were used to serve drinks that were frequently garnished with fruit or decorative paper drink umbrellas.  Today, with more escapists looking for their own immediate fun, the popularity of Tiki is once again on the rise. We designed our Tiki Time glasses with Polynesian patterns that are reminiscent of Mid Century designs and remind us of our own ..read more

Are you a plant lover like we are?  We love bringing the outdoors in.  And what better way to celebrate your love of nature than through botanical inspired glassware?  Just a few days ago, we received the first shipment of our brand new etched glassware line. The modern tapered highball glass you see above is etched with philodendrons wrapping around its base. We are over-the-moon in love with the texture and subtlety of the etched leaves on this glass!  Our inspiration for this beautiful new glass design is vintage in nature. As we have mentioned ..read more

    This was our first press release announcing our launch in September 2018 to local and national publications about our new endeavors in the cocktail and barware scene:  This September, the home barware scene will have a new face. Longtime barware collector, retailer and entrepreneur, Victoria Vergason, is launching The Modern Home Bar, a new e-commerce business specializing in vintage-inspired glassware designs and unique barware. This exciting new venture can be found at www.TheModernHomeBar.com. As an enthusiastic collector, Vergason has carefully curated a vast array ..read more

Our Mid-Century Modern inspired glassware here at The Modern Home Bar is guaranteed to put the “happy” back in your happy hour at home!  Made in America using modern technology, our vintage-style glasses have all the best features of Mid Century glassware while having more modern sensibilities that are relevant to our contemporary lifestyles. Unlike vintage glasses with decal designs that fade over time and are prone to chipping and breaking, our Mid Century Modern inspired glassware at The Modern Home Bar is dishwasher-safe and built to last for years.  Our Happiness Guarantee Our p ..read more

Fancy hosting a classic vintage-style cocktail party to celebrate the end of the work week? Throwing a cocktail party in style requires a little finesse, as well as an understanding of cocktail etiquette.  In order to pull off a successful vintage-style party at home, it’s important for you to set the scene, have a well stocked bar, and serve up delicious classic cocktails in beautiful glassware that will wow your guests.   As the owner of The Hour and The Modern Home Bar in Alexandria, Virginia, I am known as “The Cocktail Queen'' around my hometown. I recently launched a brand new ..read more

Are you ready to usher in and celebrate the wonderful season of Spring? For most, springtime is a season of renewal and represents a time for reflection and appreciation for the beauty of nature. At The Modern Home Bar, we believe it’s the perfect opportunity to break out our Floral collection rocks glasses and put them to use! If you are a nature lover like us, our digitally-printed, vintage-inspired, floral glassware will definitely delight you. In this guide, we feature 3 Spring cocktails that are perfect to serve in our Red Poppy Rocks, Golden Poppy Rocks and Purple Iris Rocks gl ..read more

Using the correct cocktail glass when serving drinks makes for a better drinking experience overall. This is true for almost all cocktails, especially tall bubbly ones. Collins glasses have a tall and slender look and are desirable to use when it comes to serving chilled, bubbly drinks.  When compared with Highball glasses, Collins glasses tend to be higher and a bit more narrow, typically holding between a healthy 10 oz. and 16 oz.  If you're a non-professional bartender, you might think that Collins glasses and highball glasses are interchangeable. In fact, there are subt ..read more

Our love for vintage glassware led us to create our classic line of vintage-inspired rocks glasses. Each of our designs comes with its own unique story.  We believe our glasses will take you back in time, helping you reminisce about your own good old days, and doing wonders for your mental health. During these unique times were working from home is becoming the norm, a clear lack of boundaries exists between work and leisure. We understand the importance of kicking back and enjoying yourself at the end of the day and there's no better way to do that than sipping your favorite beverage fro ..read more

Love sipping on swanky cocktails that transport you to laidback Palm Springs? Our Breezeway Rocks glassware collection will help you craft cocktails that do just that! Our popular design features bands of block tiles that wrap completely around classic-shaped drinking glasses. Our timeless pattern is inspired by the block tiles in breezeways found throughout the California desert in many mid-century modern homes. We chose vibrant shades to enliven your entertaining at home. With Frank Sinatra crooning, you and your guests will love sipping perfectly chilled cocktails in our Breezeway glasses ..read more

There are a few classic cocktails every home bartender should keep in their back pocket. The Negroni is one of them.  A Negroni is simple to craft and packs a lot of flavor. It is made of 1 oz each Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth. Stir in your glass with ice, add an orange twist, and enjoy!   What you need to know about Campari Campari is an Italian aperitif that was created in 1860. An aperitif is an alcoholic beverage that stimulates ones appetite before a meal. This particular cocktail may look sweet, but is not, as it contains a bitter liqueur.  ..read more