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BASIC GLASSWARE
Highball Glass
- You can use this for
mixing almost any drink.
A good stand-in for
similar looking glass.
Old fashioned glass
- Lowball or Rock: for
shots of alcohol over ice
primarily, also for smaller
drinks.
Red wine glass
- Use for red or white
wine (if you don’t have a
white wine glass), or
water.
Shot glass
- Guess we don’t really
have to explain this one.
Might buy a few extra of
these, people tend to get a
bit rowdy after continual
use…
Beer mug
- For beer of beer shot
combinations
Beer pilsner
- This is traditionally for
beer, but works well for
serving large margaritas
and the like.
Brandy snifter
- Serving brandy
Champagne flute
- The best way to serve
champagne. The bowls
allow the fizziness to
escape too quickly.
Nothing worse than flat
champagne…
Cocktail glass
- You can use this for
serving many different
cocktails. In a pinch, you
can also use it for serving
martinis, but you should
really get true martini
glasses.
Collins glass
- For drinks that require
something a bit larger
than an old fashioned
glass. These look good
when frosted before
serving.
Cordial glass
Generally for
concentrated liqueurs
Irish coffee glass
- This makes almost any
coffee or other hot drink
look good. Generally
garnish with whipped
cream and chocolate
shavings or cinnamon.
Parfait glass
- Similar to the irish
coffee glass, is generally
used for drinks with ice
cream or fruit in them.
Pousse café glass
- Usually for layered
drink.
Sherry glass
Sour glass
- Use for sours
Whit wine glass
- A bit smaller than red
wine glasses with a
slightly different shape to
the bowl