Glasses for cocktails and drinks
Glasses for cocktails, drinks and shots
Brandy snifter
Normal size: 17 1/2 oz.
A Brandy snifter is often used for: Brandy ,Cognac
Cocktail glass
Normal size: 6 oz.
The classical Cocktail glass.
A Cocktail glass is often used for: Martini ,Any chilled "up" drink
Collins glass
Normal size: 14 oz.
A Collins glass is often used for: Soft drinks, Alcoholic Juice drinks, Collins, Sours, Bloody Marys
Highball glass
Normal size: 8 oz.
A Highball glass is often used for: Bourbon/ginger, White Russian
Old-fashioned glass
Normal size: 8 - 10 oz.
Also known as a Rocks glass
An Old-fashioned glass is often used for: Drinks served "on the rocks"
Chilled shots containing juices
Red wine glass
Normal size: 8 oz.
A Red wine glass is often used for: Wine, Champagne
Sherry glass
Normal size: 2 oz.
A Sherry glass is often used for: Liqueur, Layered shooter, Port
Shot glass
Normal size: 1.5 oz.
Other sizes are "short shot" glasses or "pony shots" which are 1 ounce.
White wine glass
Normal size: 12 1/2 oz.
This is a tall wine glass.
A White wine glass is often used for: White wine (of course), Frozen drink,
Ice cream drink, Tropical drink, Mimosa, Daiquiri, Margarita