{"product_id":"ceramic-liqueur-set-clay-bottle-6-cups","title":"Ceramic Liqueur Set – Clay Bottle \u0026 6 Cups","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Good Bottle at the End of the Meal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery kitchen has one — the homemade limoncello, the cherry cordial a friend brought, the nutty liqueur someone's grandmother still makes. Those deserve better than a coffee mug. This set is built for exactly that moment: a stoppered clay bottle and six little footed cups, thrown by hand in our Ukrainian workshop and finished with fire and milk instead of glaze, for the small sweet pour that closes an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Cups on a Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese are not plain tumblers. Each cup is turned with a rounded bowl on a proper stemmed foot — the shape of a cordial glass, in clay. You hold it by the stem, so the warmth of your hand stays off the drink, and set it down on a base that clicks against the table like something older than glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach cup carries its own pattern of dark smoke over warm amber from the milk firing, and the turned rings run around the bowl and foot where the potter's tool travelled. No two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA teardrop bottle with a round ceramic stopper, holding a litre — enough for a good batch of infusion or a full bottle decanted. Choose plain or with a hand-carved band of pale slip around the shoulder (in the selector above). The narrow neck pours a slow, careful stream, which is what you want with something sweet and strong going into small cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Clay Suits a Cordial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe warm colour and the working seal both come from one old process: after a first high firing, each piece is coated in milk and fired again, and the milk caramelises into the porous clay to close the surface without glaze — no lead, no synthetic lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor liqueurs this earns its place twice. A small pour of something aromatic — anise, citrus peel, honey, stone fruit — reads more roundly from unglazed clay than from glass, and the vessel adds no taste of its own to a delicate infusion. And because the bottle breathes a little, it is kind to homemade cordials resting in the pantry between servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow People Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eServing limoncello, nocino, cherry and berry cordials, herbal liqueurs, nalyvka and homemade infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe after-dinner pour: amaretto, sambuca, sweet fortified wines, aged spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA tasting flight of small measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGifting a homemade liqueur \u003cem\u003ein\u003c\/em\u003e the bottle — the vessel is half the present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eViking, medieval and tavern-themed tables, LARP and reenactment kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRustic, farmhouse and cottage interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA standing display piece on a shelf or dresser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 handmade clay bottle (plain or carved — your choice) with ceramic stopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e6 footed clay liqueur cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBottle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 23 cm \/ 9.06 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNeck opening: 3.2 cm \/ 1.26 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidest point: 13 cm \/ 5.12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBase: 10 cm \/ 3.94 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCapacity: 1 L \/ 33.8 US fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 814 g \/ 1.79 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach footed cup\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCapacity: 50 ml \/ 1.7 US fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 7.5 cm \/ 2.95 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter: 4.2 cm \/ 1.65 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 85–90 g \/ 3–3.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandmade, so expect small variations between pieces and a different pattern on every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eNatural red clay, fired hard — the brown is the iron in the clay drawn out by heat, not a stain. The milk-fired finish is the only surface treatment, and it is food safe. Unglazed, breathable, free of glaze, lead and industrial coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand wash only — never the dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRinse soon after use, especially after sugary or sticky liqueurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft sponge or cloth; baking soda for anything stubborn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoid strong detergents, which porous clay can absorb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo long soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDry fully before storing; keep the stopper out of the neck so both dry through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStore out of long, direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLooked after this way, the set lasts for years and deepens in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the person who makes their own limoncello, the friend who brings a bottle of something infused to every dinner, the couple setting up a first proper home. Fill the bottle with a cordial you made and the whole thing becomes the gift. It works for housewarmings, folk- or historical-themed weddings, and anyone who takes the after-dinner drink seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003ePacked carefully and sent from Ukraine. Standard delivery around 2–3 weeks, faster options on request. Duties prepaid for US orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBring it out when the plates are cleared and the good bottle comes down from the shelf. Pour six small ones, and let the evening go a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available: the six footed cups on their own as a \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"#\"\u003eset of ceramic cordial cups\u003c\/a\u003e, and this bottle \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/clay-wine-bottle-with-stopper\" title=\"clay wine bottle\"\u003eseparately\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer straight-sided cups and a bigger pour? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/viking-mead-set-clay-bottle-6-shot-cups\" title=\"Viking mead set\"\u003eViking mead set.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MedievalUA","offers":[{"title":"plain","offer_id":51507804471602,"sku":null,"price":80.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"carved ornament","offer_id":51507804504370,"sku":null,"price":83.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2486\/9938\/files\/clay-wine-bottle-with-stopper-plain.jpg?v=1784976648","url":"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/ceramic-liqueur-set-clay-bottle-6-cups","provider":"MedievalUA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}