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Cocktail Glass
Types
All of the drink recipes on our site have an
icon next to them as well as an image of the finished cocktail.
Below is a list of the glassware icons, a brief description
of the glass, and a few samples of cocktails served in the glass
type.
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BEER MUG |
Holds: 16 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
Usually made of thick glass, quite heavy, with a large handle,
it's the traditional beer container.
RECIPES:
 - PEPPERMINT
DEPTH CHARGE
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BRANDY SNIFTER |
Holds: 5 to 25 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
Ballon shaped brandy snifters have a very short stem small enough
to be cradeled in the palm which heats the spirit. Never fill
the brandy snifter glass above one quarter filled.
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COCKTAIL GLASS |
Holds: 4 to 6 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
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.
RECIPES:
- APPLE
MARTINI
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COLLINS GLASS |
Holds: 10 to 16 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
Named after the drink Tom Collins, this glass is tall and skinny
and can be found in clear or frosted glass.
RECIPES:
- LONG
ISLAND ICE TEA
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HIGH BALL GLASS |
Holds: 12 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
A tall, straight, wide glass used for serving spirits plus a
mixer. These glasses have a base the same diameter as the rim.
RECIPES:
- HURRICANE
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IRISH COFFEE MUG |
Holds: 8 to10 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
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.
RECIPES:
- KEOKE
COFFEE
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LOWBALL GLASS |
Holds: 4 to 8 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
Lowball glasses are short with a base diameter of the same size
as the rim. These glasses are most commonly
used for serving "straight" drinks "on the rocks".
The lowball glass is also called a "rocks glass" or
"old fashioned glass".
RECIPES:
- CRANAPPLE
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MARGARITA GLASS |
Holds: 12 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
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.
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PITCHER |
Holds: 30 to 60 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
This larger container usually has a handle and a lip or spout
for pouring the contents into several glasses. Available in
glass or plastic.
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RED WINE GLASS |
Holds: 6 to 10 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
Typically, red wine glasses have a wider bowl then a white wine
glass and are made with thicker glass. The wider bowl is said
to let the wine breathe.
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SHOT GLASS |
Holds: 1 to 6 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
Shot glasses are 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 can also be used as a measuring tool when preparing
cocktails.
Short Size: Approximately 1 to 2 ounces
Tall Size: Approximately 2 to 6 ounces.
RECIPES:
- CHOCOLATE
CAKE
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WHISKEY SOUR GLASS |
Holds: 4 to 6 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a stemmed, wide opening glass, alike to a small version
of a champagne flute.
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WHITE WINE GLASS |
Holds: 6 to 8 ounces |
DESCRIPTION:
A tulip stemed glass whose stem helps to keep the wine chilled
by not allowing the heat of the hand to be in contact with the
upper part of the glass.
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