Glassware Guide

Brandy Snifter

A glass with a short stem and a wide bowl that narrows at the top, for brandy and liquor.
Typical size:  5-25 oz.


Champagne Flute

A stemmed glass with a tall, narrow bowl, for champagne or other sparkling beverages.
Typical size:  6 oz.








Collins Glass

A glass tumbler for serving mixed drinks, especially Tom Collins cocktails.
Typical size:  10-14 oz.


Cordial Glass

A small stemmed glass used to serve small amounts of liqueur.
Typical size:  2 oz.


Highball Glass

A straight-sided glass used to serve highball cocktails and other mixed drinks with ice.
Typical size:  8-12 oz.


Margarita Glass

A stemmed glass used to serve frozen drinks such as margaritas.
Typical size:  12 oz.


Martini Glass

A stemmed glass with a cone-shaped bowl used to serve martinis and other cocktails.
Typical size:  6-12 oz.


Old Fashioned Glass

A short glass tumbler typically used to serve liquor or cocktails on the rocks.
Typical size:  6-10 oz.


Shot Glass

A small glass typically used to serve a small amount of liquor.
Typical size:  1-3 oz.






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