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.
BEER MUG Holds: 16 ounces
Usually made of thick glass, quite heavy, with a large handle, it's the traditional beer container.
BRANDY SNIFTER Holds: 5 to 25 ounces
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.
COCKTAIL GLASS Holds: 4 to 6 ounces
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.
COLLINS GLASS Holds: 10 to 16 ounces
Named after the drink Tom Collins, this glass is tall and skinny and can be found in clear or frosted glass.
HIGH BALL GLASS Holds: 12 ounces
A tall, straight, wide glass used for serving spirits plus a mixer. These glasses have a base the same diameter as the rim.
IRISH COFFEE MUG Holds: 10 to10 ounces
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.
LOWBALL GLASS Holds: 4 to 10 ounces
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".
MARGARITA GLASS Holds: 12 ounces
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.
PITCHER Holds: 30 to 60 ounces
This larger container usually has a handle and a lip or spout for pouring the contents into several glasses. Available in glass or plastic.
RED WINE GLASS Holds: 6 to 10 ounces
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.
SHOT GLASS Holds: 1 to 6 ounces
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.
WHISKEY SOUR GLASS Holds: 4 to 6 ounces
This is a stemmed, wide opening glass, alike to a small version of a champagne flute.
WHITE WINE GLASS Holds: 6 to 8 ounces
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.
