Aperitif Glass
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Beer Mug
The traditional beer container.
Typical Size: 16 oz.
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Brandy Snifter
The shape of this glass concentrates the alcoholic odors to the top of
the glass as your hands warm the brandy.
Typical Size: 17.5 oz.
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Champagne Flute
This tulip shaped glass is designed to show off the waltzing bubbles of
the wine as they brush against the side of the glass and spread out into
a sparkling mousse.
Typical Size: 6 oz.
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Champagne Saucer
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Cocktail Glass
This glass has a triangle-bowl design with a long stem, and is used for a
wide range of straight-up (without ice) cocktails, including martinis,
manhattans, metropolitans, and gimlets. Also known as a martini glass.
Typical Size: 4-12 oz.
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Coffee Mug
The traditional mug used for hot coffee.
Typical Size: 12-16 oz.
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Collins Glass
Shaped similarly to a highball glass, only taller, the collins glass was
originally used for the line of collins gin drinks, and is now also commonly
used for soft drinks, alcoholic juice, and tropical/exotic juices such as Mai Tai's.
Typical Size: 14 oz.
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Cordial Glass
Small and stemmed glasses used for serving small portions of your favourite liquors
at times such as after a meal.
Typical Size: 2 oz.
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Highball Glass
A straight-sided glass, often an elegant way to serve many types of mixed drinks,
like those served on the rocks, shots, and mixer combined liquor drinks (ie. gin and tonic).
Typical Size: 8-12 oz.
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Hurricane Glass
A tall, elegantly cut glass named after its hurricane-lamp-like shape, used
for exotic/tropical drinks.
Typical Size: 15 oz.
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Jug
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Margarita Glass
This slightly larger and rounded approach to a cocktail glass has a broad-rim for
holding salt, ideal for margaritas. It is also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks.
Typical Size: 12 oz.
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Pitcher
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Red Wine Glass
A clear, thin, stemmed glass with a round bowl tapering inward at the rim.
Typical Size: 8 oz.
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Rocks Glass
A short, round so called "rocks" glass, suitable for cocktails or liquor served on
the rocks, or "with a splash".
Typical Size: 8-10 oz.
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Sherry Glass
The preferred glass for aperitifs, ports, and sherry. The copita, with its aroma
enhancing narrow taper, is a type of sherry glass.
Typical Size: 2 oz.
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Shot Glass
A small glass suitable for vodka, whiskey and other liquors.
Many "shot" mixed drinks also call for shot glasses.
Typical Size: 1.5 oz.
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White Wine Glass
A clear, thin, stemmed glass with an elongated oval bowl tapering inward at the rim.
Typical Size: 12.5 oz.
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