Coca-Cola in glass bottles
February 25th 2008
One of my mottos in life is, if you’re going to do something, do it properly. This applies to everything from buying a car to grocery shopping. And if you’re going to have a Coca-Cola, it should come from a glass bottle. From opening, to finishing – it’s the best.
The worst culprit for the joy of enjoying glass, is the dreaded plastic bottle. These devilish things con you into thinking that you can enjoy your Coca-Cola, or other beverage, all afternoon. But it’s all a vicious lie. Firstly, when you open the bottle, it will taste of plastic. The whole drink will taste of plastic. That important first sip is instantly ruined by the feeling of a screw top on your lips. Then, because of that screw, you can put the top back on again. But no matter how hard you try, it’ll never be the same. You have popped the cherry and there’s no way to put it back again. It’ll be warmer, flatter and more plasticy from every sip. The last sip should be as good as the second (the first is unbeatable).
The can is not as bad as the plastic bottle, and is the most recyclable of the group. It does avoid the plastic taste and gives you a refreshing first sip when you snap it open. However, it restricts viewing. How much is left? Pick it up – but you could be fooled! Some cans have a weight at the bottom to confuse you poor people. You’re never really sure when you’re about to run out. Your last gulp could be one of those little panzy ones, that just leaves you wanting a little bit more. Don't forget about that little bit of Coke left, that will just never leave, as it attaches itself to the inside lip of the can.
But this is straying from my point – why most you settle for second-best? Do you really want to win silver?
The gold is in the classic contour bottle. Snapping open, watching the coke fizzle a little. The first sip, as the cold glass hits your lips and you take the refreshing first gulp. Then, you can enjoy your Coca-Cola, watching it go down, around the sexy contours and lines of the glass bottle until your last glorious sip. That's a refreshing drink.