The right glass enhances every drink. Learn which glass to use and why.
A tall, narrow stemmed glass designed to preserve the carbonation and direct the aromatics of sparkling wines and Champagne cocktails.
Also: Champagne glass, sparkling wine glass
A traditional terracotta or earthenware vessel used for serving rustic cocktails, particularly those with Latin American origins.
A tall, narrow, cylindrical glass larger than a highball, designed for long drinks like the Tom Collins and other refreshing cocktails with significant mixer volume.
Also: chimney glass, tall glass
A metal drinking vessel traditionally used for Moscow Mules, known for its rapid chilling properties and distinctive appearance.
Also: Moscow Mule mug, mule mug
A stemmed glass with a broad, shallow bowl originally designed for Champagne but now primarily used for serving cocktails served up (without ice).
Also: champagne coupe, champagne saucer
A tall, narrow glass designed for long drinks that combine a spirit with a larger proportion of mixer, typically served over ice.
Also: hi-ball, tall glass
A tall, curved glass resembling a hurricane lamp, designed for large tropical cocktails and typically holding 15-20 oz.
Also: hurricane, poco grande
A handled, heat-resistant glass designed for hot cocktails like Irish Coffee, allowing safe handling of warm drinks.
Also: hot drink glass, footed mug
A metal cup, traditionally silver or pewter, designed specifically for Mint Juleps and prized for its ability to frost dramatically when filled with crushed ice.
Also: silver julep cup, pewter cup
A specialized stemmed glass with a wide, stepped bowl designed for serving Margaritas, featuring a broad rim perfect for salt.
Also: Margarita bowl, coupette
A stemmed glass with a distinctive V-shaped conical bowl, designed for cocktails served up without ice.
Also: cocktail glass, V-glass
A small, elegant stemmed glass with a rounded bowl, named after characters from The Thin Man films and used for spirit-forward cocktails served up.
Also: Nora glass, vintage coupe
A sturdy, tapered glass holding 16 oz (US) or 20 oz (UK), primarily used for beer but also for some mixed drinks and as a shaker tin component.
Also: shaker pint, beer glass
A large serving vessel designed for communal batch cocktails, typically holding multiple quarts and served with a ladle and individual cups.
Also: bowl, party bowl
A short, sturdy tumbler with a thick base, designed for spirits served over ice or cocktails built in the glass.
Also: Old Fashioned glass, lowball
A small glass designed for serving spirits neat in a single gulp, or for measuring liquid ingredients.
Also: shooter glass, whiskey glass
A sculptural ceramic vessel shaped like Polynesian-inspired figures or objects, used for serving tropical tiki cocktails.
Also: tiki glass, polynesian mug
A heat-resistant glass or ceramic mug with a handle, designed for serving hot drinks like Hot Toddies, Irish Coffee, and other warm cocktails.
A stemmed glass with a bowl shape designed to enhance the aromatics and drinking experience of wine, also used for certain cocktails.
Also: stemware, goblet
