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Glassware Descriptions

 

Beer Mug
Usually made of thick glass, quite heavy, with a large handle, it's the traditional beer container.
Usual Size: Approximately 16 ounces
 
Brandy Snifter
They have a very short stem to be placed between the middle and ring finger, to allow the palm to heat the spirit while holding.
Usual Size: Between 5 and 25 ounces
 
Champagne Flute
These are tall, slender dainty glasses. The flute helps preserve the carbonation of champagne, while the stem helps keep it chilled.
Usual Size: Between 7 and 10 ounces
 
Cocktail Glass
Also known as a martini glass. The shape of the glass helps keep ingredients from separating, and the stem allows the drink to stay cool while holding.
Usual Size: Between 4 and 6 ounces
 
Collins Glass
Named after the drink Tom Collins, this glass is tall and skinny and can be found in clear of frosted glass.
Usual Size: Between 10 and 16 ounces
 
Cordial Glass
Small and stemmed glass used for serving small portions of liquors at times such as after a meal.
Usual Size: Approximately 2 ounces
 
Coupette Glass
This slightly larger and rounded approach to a cocktail glass has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margarita's. It is also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks.
Usual Size: Approximately 12 ounces
 
  Handled Glass
A clear glass similar to a beer mug or Irish-Coffee mug used to serve mixed, cocktail, and hot drinks.
Usual Size: Between 8 and 13 ounces
 
Highball Glass
The base of this glass is the same diameter as the rim, creating a tall, straight, wide glass.
Usual Size: Approximately 12 ounces
 
Hurricane Glass
This tall and elegantly shaped glass was named after it's hurricane-lamp-like shape and used for exotic/tropical drinks.
Usual Size: Approximately 15 ounces
 
Irish Coffee Cup
With a short stem and a handle, this glass is also known as the Irish Coffee Glass. It is used for almost any hot beverage.
Usual Size: Between 8 and 10 ounces
 
Margarita Glass
Slightly larger then a cocktail glass, the Margarita Glass has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margarita's. Also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks.
Usual Size: Approximately 12 ounces
 
Martini Glass
Also known as a cocktail glass. The shape of the glass helps keep ingredients from separating, and the stem allows the drink to stay cool while holding.
Usual Size: Between 4 and 6 ounces
 
  Mason Jar
This large square containers are effective in keeping their contents sealed in an air tight environment.
Usual Size: Approximately 16 ounces
 
Old Fashioned Glass
Used for drinks served "on the rocks". Also called "lowball" or "rocks glass". Can also be used in place of a shot glass.
Usual Size: Between 4 and 8 ounces
 
Parfait Glass
Pronounced Par fey is also known as the glass for foo foo drinks. This glass comes in various shapes. The stem keeps the ice cream from melting quickly.
Usual Size: Approximately 12 ounces
 
Pilsner Glass
This glass has a fluted shape and footed design, the traditional pilsner glass is the quintessential way to enjoy a cold drink and commemorate your big occasion.
Usual Size: Between 12 and 16 ounces
 
Pint Glass
This glass is often used to serve beer in.
Usual Size: Approximately 16 ounces
 
Pitcher
This larger container usually has a handle and a lip or spout for pouring the contents into several glasses.
Usual Size: Between 30 and 60 ounces
 
  Pousse-Cafe Glass
A specialty glass for drinks that are "floated", such as a Rainbow Pousse-Cafe.
Usual Size: Approximately 6 ounces
 
  Punch Bowl
A large semispherical bowl suitable for punches or large mixes. Often used at parties.
Usual Size: Between 1 and 5 gallons
 
Red Wine Glass
This elegantly shaped stemmed glass is generally used to serve red wine. The stem is used for holding not to affect the temperature of the drink.
Usual Size: Between 8 and 10 ounces
 
Sherry Glass
This small narrow stemmed glass is the choice for aperitifs, ports, and sherry.
Usual Size: Approximately 2 ounces
 
Shot Glass
Usually made of very thick glass, especially at the bottom. They come in two types. The regular shot glass is approximately 2 inches tall and the tall shot glasses can be as high as 6 inches. Normally they both have the same diameter. The regular shot glass is also used as a measuring tool when preparing cocktails.
Usual Size: Between 1 and 2 ounces for short glass. Between 2 and 6 ounces for the tall glass.
 
  Snowcone Cup
A cone-shaped cup, usually made from paper -- Just like the ones that you grew up eating snowcones out of.
Usual Size:
 
Tumbler
A tumbler is the most generic of the serving glasses for liquids. A tumbler may come in a range of sizes, usually between 12 oz. and 20 oz. There is no 'right' shape for a tumbler, but the most common shape features a flat circular base and a conical wall rising up to the rim. Though not specifically intended for alcoholic drinks, many bars use a tumbler as a substitute for both the Collins glass and the highball glass.
Usual Size: Between 12 and 20 ounces
 
Whiskey Sour Glass
This is a stemmed, wide opening glass, alike to a small version of a champagne flute.
Usual Size: Approximately 5 ounces
 
White Wine Glass
The stem helps keep the wine stay chilled by not allowing the heat of the hand to be in contact with the part of the glass that actually holds the wine.
Usual Size: Between 6 and 8 ounces
 

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