About this design
Guatemala Via Panam
Guatemala Via Panam (Guatemala) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single roadside marker from Guatemala and turns it into a small, deliberate piece of graphic work: a shield-shaped sign that announces the Pan-American Highway to anyone passing through.
Visual Elements & Composition
The composition is centred on a shield-shaped emblem, which gives the piece a clear, symmetrical silhouette. Within the shield sits a map of the Americas, drawn large enough to dominate the field and read as the image's main subject. Along the sign runs the inscription VÍA PANAM, set as bold text that anchors the composition and leaves no doubt about the route. The layout is plain and direct, the way regional traffic signs are meant to be read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The map carries the scale of the whole project. The Pan-American Highway runs roughly 19,000 miles, from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska to Ushuaia in Argentina, and links 14 countries across North, Central and South America. The inscription names the road the way locals do, as Vía Panam or Carretera Panamericana, and marks this stretch as part of that continental corridor. The signs follow the Manual Centroamericano de Dispositivos Uniformes para el Control del Tránsito, a standard used across Central America that resembles United States signage but uses metric measurements.
Why It Suits a Shot Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, so the sign sits right in front of the eye as the glass is lifted. The shield and the map read clearly at that distance, and the bold lettering stays legible as the glass is turned. Every drink poured becomes a short trip along one of the longest roads on the planet, and the glass makes a good conversation starter for anyone who has ever driven, or dreamed of driving, the Americas.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Guatemala
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.