GLASSWARE TERMINOLOGIES

ALL PURPOSE GLASS : For serving white wine and / or red wines.
BANQUET GOBLET : For serving icewater.
BERR MUG : For export beer.
BORDEUX GLASS : Also claret glass.For serving specially Bordeux wines.
BRANDY INHALER : For mixing cocktail drinks of more than one order. For
especial promo or tropical drinks good for two persons i.e.”Love birds cocktail”
BRANDY SNIFTER : For Brandy, Cognac and Armagnac, Fine champagne like
Hennessy XO and Remy Martin XO.
CHAMPAGNE FLUTE : For serving Champagnes only.
CAHMPAGNE SAUCER : For serving Champagnes (Gin or Vodka Gimlet, Brandy
Alexander, Daiquiris, Pink lady, Crimson kiss, Million Dollar )
COCKTAIL / MARTINI GLASS : Martini, Manhattan, Rob Roy, Grasshopper , Pink Gin,
Kir , Gin Sling, Rusty Nail, Gibson , Slide Car, Negroni , Princess Pride.
COCKTAIL MIXER : Purpose for mixing cocktails.
TALL : For long cool drinks, fizzes and fresh fruit juices, (Fruit Punch, Yom
Collins, Weng-Weng, Singapore Sling, Pinacolada, Tequila sunrise.
COUPETTE GLASS : For Champagne cocktail, Margaritas, Vermouths.
DECANTER GLASS : Serving aids or wines or whiskies.
DOUBLE OLD FASHIONED
GLASS : For triple or more orders of straight-u or “on the rocks” liquors or spirits Maitai.
HIGHBALL GLASS : For juices, softdrinks and spirit mixed with water, tonic, soda, ginger ale or
juice.(Screwdriver, Cuba Libre, Harvey Wallbanger).
HOCK GLASS : For Rheign and Moselle wines especially.
IRISH COFFEE GLASS : For orders of Irish college, also Ruedesheimer Coffee.
JIGGER GLASS : For measuring straight drinks.
JUICE GLASS : for juice at breakfast buffet.
LIQUEUR / CORDIAL GLASS : For cordial straight-up (Rainbow cocktail, Angel’s kiss, Mexican flag, liqueur and Angel’s
delight).
OLD FASHIOND GLASS : For “for on the rocks” drinks, straight-uo spirits i.e., gin, vodka, rum, scotch,(Black Russian).
PARFAIT GLASS : for Pousse-café.
BEER WARMER : A metal container of about 16 cm. high to be filled with hot water and put into a beer for sensitive
customers.
BLENDER : Although there are many types with various speeds, one of the best brands is he Hamilton beach. Blenders
are 1 used for making drinks that require pureed fruit and those containing cream or egg. When ice is required, use only crush or
cracked ice.
BOTTLE STOPPPER : A metal or plastic device which seals the top of the bottle and thereby prevents the contents from
loosing sparkle and alcohol.
COASTERS : An underliner of almost 10 cm. diameter, in various materials, to be put under glasses and bottles to
protect surface of tables and avoid condensation marks of cold drinks.
COCKTAIL SHAKER : This is the utensils for mixing ingredients that stirring will not normally blend property. There are
two basic types of cocktail shaker. The Boston and the Standard.
BOSTON SHAKER : Consisting of two cones, this shaker is perhaps the one most favored by professionals as
it can be used quickly and strained with the Hawthorne strainer. Some have one cone made of glass the other stainless
steel; others consist of two cones of silver plate, one cone overlaps the other.
STANDARD SHAKER : This three-piece utensils is usually made entirely of stainless steel or silver plate. It
has a cone-shaped base and a dumpy top with built-in strainer and fitted cap.
CORK SCREW : Also waiter knife. Looks like a pocket knife with a cork scew on one end and a small knife at the
other end. The other types is like a shape like a T-bar.
DASH BOTTLE : A small belly shaped bottle with a cork and integrated pourer, used to keep bitters.
ICE BUCKET : this is to store ice cubes , it has a handle, a cover with knob and a content of ½ litter.
ICE PICK : To crush block ice into smaller pieces.
JIGGER : British measure, usually in stainless steel, which can be used at both ends. One jigger is about 1/2 ounce or
44.5 ml.
LEMON GRATER : To grate the peel of lemon and oranges for aroma flavoring purpose.
LEMON SQUIZZER : Plastic or metal material to extract the juice by turning manually. In the lower part it ha strainer
to separate the seeds.
MIXING GLASS : This is like a jug without a handle. It is used for mixing clear drinks which do not contain juices or cream.
MUDDLER : To crush sugar and mint in certain drinks.
PARRING KNIFE AND
CUTTING BOARD : To cuts fruits and other items.
PUNCH BOWL : Content is usually 5 liters, available in metal and glass, for preparation of various punches. Goes together with a ladle of about of 38
cm and a set of punch glasses.
SNACK BOWLS : usually made from wood to offer chips, peanuts and other crackers.
STICK(FRUITPICK) : Usually made from plastic, for decoration purpose only, around 7 cm long, plus the handle.
STIRRER : To stir the drinks, made from plastic with a knob,approx.16 cm shaft and the handle which carries usually the logo of the establishment.
STAINER : There are many types of strainer, the most popular being the Hawthorn. This is a flat, spoon-like utensil with a spring coil around its head. It
is used in conjunction with the cocktail shaker and mixing glass, to hold back the glass, to hold back the ice after the drink has been prepared.
TONGS : To grabbed ice cubes.
PILSNER GLASS : For pilsner beer.
PITCHER : Aids in serving water and fruit juices.
POCO GRANDE : For specials house receptions and other fancy drinks.(poco Grande, Squall, Tulip
champagne, tall gourmet)
PUNCH BOWL : Container for punches.
PUNCH BOWL CUP : For serving punch.
PUNCH BOWL LADDLE : Tools in serving punch into cups.
RED WINE GLASS : Also Burgundy glass,for serving red wines in general, Burgundy in particular.
SHERBET GLASS : For ice sherbet and dessert.
SHERRY GLASS : For serving port or sherry.
SODA GLASS : For sodas and floats
STEMMED BEER-GOBLET : Mostly used for lagers and pilsner.
SUNDAE GLASS : For sundae and milk shakes.
SWEET WINE GLASS : For sweet dessert wines.
WHEAT BEER GLASS : Exclusively for serving wheat beer
WHISKY SOUR GLASS : For whisky sour drinks, Ram or Brandy sours.
WHITE WINE GLASS : For serving white wine in general.
ZOMBIE GLASS : for juice at breakfast buffet.
Bar Equipment / Utensils and Their Uses:

BARSPOON : This is a long tangled spoon with a twisted shaft and flat end. The flat end is used for crushing sugar and mint in certain drinks.