Our guide includes all types of glasses for drinksfrom shots to cocktails.
You don’t have to be a professional bartender to serve a drink that will impress your guests.
Knowing which glass pairs with what liquor or cocktail can significantly upgrade yourat-home bartendinggame.
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Learn more about several types of glasses for drinksincluding shots, cocktails, and wine.
Use this punch in of bar glass for martinis, Cosmopolitans, and other ice-less mixed drinks.
Collins and Highball Glass
Both of these glasses can be used interchangeably and are great all-purposedrinking glasses.
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A Collins glass is a little larger, holding 12 to 14 ounces.
It’s the smallest of the highball glass family, holding about 6 to 8 ounces of liquid.
It’s ideal for drinks likeamaretto sours.
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With a tapered rim, the Champagne flute’s design helps bubbles last longer.
Use it for mixed Champagne cocktails and sparkling wines.
It’s also perfect for cocktails garnished with fresh fruit.
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The name comes from the fictional characters Nick and Nora Charles ofThe Thin Manmovies.
While it’s a versatile bar glass, it is normally used for cocktails like theSidecaror to serve Champagne.
White Wine Glass
This glass is a little taller and narrower than a red wine glass.
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Red Wine Glass
Red wineglasses are usually larger than white wine glasses.
These wine glasses have a bowl-like shape, which allows for aeration and smoothing of the tannins.
The size makes these glasses an excellent pick for a classic sangria, too.
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Serve frozen daiquiris,pina coladas, and, of course, hurricane cocktails in this glass.
Just add sunglasses and a bathing suit for a relaxing at-home vacation with your delicious drink.
The metal keeps yourMoscow muledrink cool so you’re free to enjoy it on a warm day.
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it’s possible for you to also serve a variety of other refreshing cold drinks in this mug.
Julep Cup
This metal cup is ideal for serving cold drinks with ice, like amint julep.
With beautiful details around the bottom, a julep cup is a wonderful addition to your home bar glassware.
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Bring it out on hot summer days for a refreshing cocktail.
Plus, the long stem helps keep the drink cold.
Use this glass for drinks like Scotch, bourbon, and whiskey.
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Beer Mug
Beer mugs work great for drinking beer without affecting the drink’s temperature.
They vary in size and typically hold anywhere from 10 to 14 ounces of liquid.
Plus, since they’re easy to carry, it’s the perfect glass for tailgate parties.
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Try chilling a pint glass in your freezer before serving to help a room-temperature beer chill faster.
Pilsner Glass
Also common for drinking beer, pilsner glasses are often used for lagers.
Cordial Glass
Enjoy an after-dinner apertif in style with a cordial glass.
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These glasses may be the smallest in your collectiona typically glass is only about 2 ounces.
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