Cocktail makers glassware
Glassware used in cocktail making is nearly as varied as the cocktails that can be served. Recipes call for a variety of different glasses when making drinks.
For those of you that are not familiar with the different types of glasses on the market, here is a list describing many of them that are generally used in drink preparation.
| Glass | Picture | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer mug |  |
The traditional beer glass is usually made of thick glass, rather heavy and with a large handle. | 16 oz |
| Brandy Snifter |  |
Short stemmed glass. Holding this glass allows of the palm to heat the spirit while holding. | 5 - 25 oz |
| Champagne Flute |  |
A tall, slender dainty glass. | 7 - 10 oz |
| Cocktail Glass |  |
Also known as a martini glass. The shape of the glass helps keep ingredients from separating. The thin stem allows the drink to stay cool while holding. | 4 - 6 oz |
| Collins Glass |  |
Named after the drink Tom Collins. A tall and skinny glass - clear or frosted glass. | 10 - 16 oz |
| Cordial Glass |  |
Small and stemmed glass used for serving small portions of liquors. | 2 oz |
| Cordial Glass |  |
Rounded Cordial Glass. | 2 oz |
| Coupette Glass |  |
A slightly larger and rounded glass compared to a cocktail glass. Has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margaritas. Also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks. | 12 oz |
| Highball Glass |  |
Straight and wide glass with the base and rim having the same diameter. | 12 oz |
| Hurricane Glass |  |
A tall and elegantly shaped glass named after a hurricane lamp used for exotic/tropical drinks. | 15 oz |
| Irish Coffee Cup |  |
Also known as the Irish Coffee Glass. Glass has a short stem and a handle and is used for almost any hot beverage. | 8 - 10 oz |
| Margarita Glass |  |
A broad-rimmed glass for holding salt, ideal for margaritas. Slightly larger then a cocktail glass. Also used for daiquiris and other fruit drinks. | 12 oz |
| Mason Jar |  |
A large square container for keeping their contents sealed in an airtight environment. | 16 oz |
| Old Fashioned Glass |  |
A short glass with a base diameter the same size as the rim. | 4 - 8 oz |
| Parfait Glass |  |
Pronounced Par fey - also known as the glass for foo foo drinks. Stem keeps ice cream from melting quickly. Comes in various shapes. | 12 oz |
| Pilsner Glass |  |
The traditional pilsner glass with a fluted shape with a foot. | 12 - 16 oz |
| Red Wine Glass |  |
An elegantly shaped stemmed glass used to serve red wine. | 8 - 10 oz |
| Sherry Glass |  |
A small narrow stemmed glass for aperitifs, ports, and sherry. | 2 oz |
| Shot Glass |  |
Made of thick glass, especially at the bottom. The regular shot glass is approximately 2 inches tall and the tall shot glasses can be as high as 6 inches. | Short glass: 1 - 2 oz Tall glass: 2 - 6 oz |
| Whiskey Sour Glass |  |
This is a stemmed, wide opening glass - a smaller version of a champagne flute. | 5 oz |
| White Wine Glass |  |
Long stem helps keep the wine stay chilled by keeping the warm hand away from the part that holds the wine. | 6 - 8 oz |
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