Glassware Guide

Beer Mug

Thick-walled glass mug with a handle designed to keep beer cold and provide a sturdy grip.

Commonly used for:

Beer, Beer Cocktails, Micheladas

Chalice

Stemmed glass with a wide bowl and ornate design, perfect for ceremonial drinks and special occasions.

Commonly used for:

Wine, Champagne, Special Occasions, Ceremonial Drinks

Collins

Similar to a highball but taller and narrower, perfect for tall drinks with carbonation.

Commonly used for:

Tom Collins, Long Island Iced Tea

Copper Mug

Copper vessel designed for the Moscow Mule. The copper conducts cold well, keeping drinks icy.

Commonly used for:

Moscow Mule, Kentucky Mule, Dark & Stormy

Cordial

Small stemmed glass with a rounded bowl, designed for liqueurs and cordials served neat.

Commonly used for:

Liqueurs, Cordials, Digestifs, After-Dinner Drinks

Coupe

Stemmed glass with a wide, shallow bowl that is more stable than a martini glass.

Commonly used for:

Manhattan, Sidecar, Daiquiri

Flute

Tall, narrow stemmed glass designed to preserve carbonation and showcase the bubbles.

Commonly used for:

Champagne, Prosecco, Mimosa, Bellini

Half Pint

Small, straight-sided glass holding 8-10 ounces, perfect for smaller beer servings or beer cocktails.

Commonly used for:

Half Pints Of Beer, Small Beer Cocktails, Shandy

Highball

Tall, narrow glass perfect for drinks served with ice and mixed with carbonated beverages.

Commonly used for:

Gin & Tonic, Vodka Soda, Rum & Coke

Hurricane

Tall, curvy glass named for its resemblance to a hurricane lamp, perfect for tropical drinks.

Commonly used for:

Hurricane, Piña Colada, Zombie, Mai Tai

Irish Coffee

Stemmed glass with a handle designed for hot coffee cocktails. The handle prevents burns.

Commonly used for:

Irish Coffee, Hot Toddies, Coffee Cocktails

Lowball

Short, wide-mouthed glass designed for drinks served with ice, perfect for muddling and mixing.

Commonly used for:

Old Fashioned, Whiskey on the Rocks, Negroni

Margarita

Stemmed glass with a wide, shallow bowl that flares outward, often featuring a salted rim.

Commonly used for:

Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Tequila Sunrise

Martini

Iconic stemmed glass with a wide, shallow bowl, best for drinks served up without ice.

Commonly used for:

Martini, Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop

Nick & Nora

Small stemmed glass with a rounded bowl, perfect for smaller cocktails served up.

Commonly used for:

Martini, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Aviation

Pilsner

Tall, tapered glass with a narrow base that widens toward the top, often used for beer cocktails.

Commonly used for:

Beer Cocktails, Micheladas, Shandy

Pint

Standard beer glass holding 16 ounces, typically straight-sided or slightly tapered, perfect for beer and beer cocktails.

Commonly used for:

Beer, Beer Cocktails, Shandy, Micheladas

Pokal

Stemmed glass with a wide bowl and short stem, often used for beer to enhance aroma appreciation.

Commonly used for:

Beer, Beer Cocktails, Aromatic Beers

Poco Grande

Large, bowl-shaped glass similar to a margarita glass but bigger, perfect for frozen drinks.

Commonly used for:

Frozen Margarita, Piña Colada, Large Frozen Drinks

Red Wine

Larger bowl-shaped stemmed glass designed for red wines. The wide bowl allows wine to aerate and develop.

Commonly used for:

Red Wine, Sangria, Mulled Wine

Rocks

Shorter version of the old fashioned glass, perfect for drinks served on the rocks with ice.

Commonly used for:

Whiskey On The Rocks, Scotch, Neat Spirits

Shot

Small glass designed for single servings of straight spirits or layered shots, typically one ounce.

Commonly used for:

Straight Shots, Layered Shots, Measuring

Shooter

Small glass designed for quick shots, typically 1-2 ounces and often taller than a standard shot glass.

Commonly used for:

Shots, Layered Shots, Jello Shots

Sherry

Small stemmed glass designed for fortified wines, typically with a narrow bowl and wider rim to concentrate aromas.

Commonly used for:

Sherry, Port, Madeira, Dessert Wines, Fortified Wines

Sling

Tall, narrow glass similar to a Collins glass, perfect for long drinks with plenty of ice.

Commonly used for:

Singapore Sling, Gin Sling, Long Drinks

Stemless Martini

Martini glass without a stem, featuring the same wide, shallow bowl. More stable and modern than the classic martini glass.

Commonly used for:

Martini, Cosmopolitan, Drinks Served Up

Snifter

Short-stemmed glass with a wide bowl and narrow opening, designed to concentrate and enhance aromas.

Commonly used for:

Cognac, Brandy, Whiskey, Aged Spirits

Tiki Mug

Decorative ceramic or glass vessels featuring tiki or tropical motifs, perfect for tiki cocktails.

Commonly used for:

Zombie, Mai Tai, Scorpion, Tiki Cocktails

Tulip

Stemmed glass with a flared rim that curves inward, designed to concentrate and enhance aromas.

Commonly used for:

Cognac, Brandy, Aromatic Cocktails

Tulip Whiskey

Tulip-shaped glass specifically designed for whiskey. The shape concentrates aromas and allows the spirit to breathe.

Commonly used for:

Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, Neat Spirits

White Wine

Smaller, narrower bowl than red wine glasses. The narrower opening helps preserve the delicate aromas of white wine.

Commonly used for:

White Wine, Spritzer, Wine Cocktails

Zombie

Large, tall glass similar to a Collins but wider, designed specifically for the Zombie cocktail.

Commonly used for:

Zombie, Scorpion, Large Tiki Cocktails