In principle, you may drink any alcohol from any glass. However must you? No method. Whether or not you are manning the bar at dwelling or just imbibing by your self, be sure you seize the precise glass in your drink. As a result of glassware is available in an limitless selection, we have put collectively a easy visible information that will help you navigate by way of all the alternatives on the market. We’ll make clear which glass is suitable for which drink—and why.
Cocktail
Used for martinis, Manhattans and gimlets.
Coupe
Used for all types of shaken and stirred cocktails.
Highball(aka Collins)
Used for combined drinks like slings, mojitos andBloody Marys.
Rocks(aka old style)
Used for spiritsserved over ice, like Scotch and soda.
Double Rocks
Used for double-shot drinks or these served over a big ice block.
Snifter
Used for brandy, Cognac and different liqueurs.
Shaker Pint
A standard glass,however not ideally suited. Straight sides and a big mouth means the beer will get heat and flat quick.
Nonic Pint
Low-cost and stackable, with a bump that retains it from chipping when stacked. Plus it holds extra beer, often ales and lagers.
Tulip
The huge physique and cinched, flared mouth focuses aromatics.Nice for saisons, Belgians and IPAs.
Mug/Stein
Thick glass and a big deal with retains heat fingers away from chilly beer.
Pilsner
Slim, to indicate off a pilsner’s pale shade and tapered, to carry the froth.
Weisen Vase
Tall and tapered to launch a wheat beer’s aromas and maximize head.
RedWine
Bigger, with a wider mouth to let the bouquet of the wine open up and launch its aroma.
WhiteWine
Smaller and sometimes narrower within the bowl, which helps to maintain the wine chilled.
Champagne Flute
The tall, slim glass prolongs the effervescence and captures the wine’s aroma.
Champagne Coupe
A basic glass, however has been discovered to be ineffective in preserving bubbles.
