True Red Party Cups

True Red Party Cups are solid-color red disposable drinkware from Esplanda, sold in the merchandise aisle next to mixers and bar supplies. The red is a single uniform shade rather than a pattern, so the cups work as a plain, recognizable backdrop at gatherings. Cups in this style are usually made of lightweight plastic. Check the listing for the exact size, count and material, since those details aren't specified here. Cups like these suit cold and room-temperature drinks. Highballs and long drinks are the most natural fit: rum and cola, vodka and soda, gin and tonic, or a big-batch punch ladled over ice. Beer, hard seltzer and canned cocktails also pour well into them, and they're handy for cold soft drinks and juice. Light plastic is not the right vessel for hot drinks, and it won't preserve the aroma of a neated spirit the way a tulip or Glencairn glass does. Use real glassware for sipping spirits and wine, and keep these cups for mixed drinks and casual service. Because the red hides color, it's easier to tell a drink's contents apart only if you mark the cups. A permanent marker works well for labeling names at a crowded gathering. Fill them with ice first, then the liquid, to keep drinks cold longer.