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Balloon |
Ranges in size from 9 to 14 ounces.
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Beer Goblet
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A stemmed balloon-typed glass that holds about 12
ounces.
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Beer Mug
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12 to 16 ounces.
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Brandy Snifter |
Best to choose those that hold 3, 6 or 12 ounces.
The do come larger, though. For straight brandy.
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Champagne Flute
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For champagne, champagne drinks or wine. Holds
4 to 6 ounces.
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Champagne Saucer
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Also for champagne, but this type allows bubbles
to escape more readily than the fluted or tulip
type. Holds about 4 ounces.
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Champagne Tulip |
For champagne, champagne drinks or wine. Holds
4 to 6 ounces.
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Cocktail |
This is your basic glass for drinks "straight up."
Ranges in size from 3 ounces to 6 ounces.
The large ones can be used for frozen drinks.
The 4 1/2-ounce size can be used for martinis, Manhattans
and stingers. Sturdy, solid stems are best
since you can hold on to the stem without warming
the drink.
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Collins |
Ranges in size from 10 to 14 ounces. Used
for Collins drinks, fizzes, exotic drinks like Mai
Tais, Singapore Slings, relative of Long Island
Ice Teas and other mixed drinks that require a bit
more room than a highball. Some Collins glasses
are frosted for effect.
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Double Rocks |
Holds 14 to 16 ounces. For larger drinks "on
the rocks." A gaining trend on the glassware
scene.
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Goblet |
Approximately 12 ounces. Great for tropical
drinks, blended drinks, frozen drinks. The
22-ounce "hurricane" glass can also be used for
really mammoth drinks.
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Highball |
Ranges in size from 8 to 12 ounces. Good for
most standard mixed drinks. Similar to a Collins
glass, but shorter and wider.
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Martini |
Similar to a cocktail glass, but with a distinctive
V shape. Nothing beats a martini in an actual
martini glass. About 4 ounces.
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Hot Drink Mug |
12 to 12 ounces. Used for hot drinks, hot
coffee drinks, cappuccinos, Irish coffee, etc.
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Parfait |
A specialty glass, approximately 7 1/2 ounces.
Can be used for drinks containing ice cream and/or
fruit.
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Pilsner |
12 to 16 ounces. Used for beer.
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Pony (cordial) |
Up to 2 ounces. Can be used for liqueurs,
brandy and small pousse-cafes.
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Pousse-Cafe |
A specialty glass for drinks that are "floated,"
such as Rainbow Pousse-Cafe or Traffic Light.
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Red Wine |
Holds 6 to 11 ounces. Is more rounded than
a white wine glass, in order to direct the bouquet
of red wine to the drinker's nose.
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Rocks |
Stemmed or not stemmed. Ranges in size from
6 to 8 ounces. Also called "lowball" or "old-fashioned."
Used for drinks served "on the rocks." If
you don't own shot glasses, you can use these to
serve straight shots of liquor or liqueur.
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Sherry |
Holds about 3 ounces. Used for cordials and
liqueurs. You can substitute the popular Spanish
copita.
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Shot |
Also called a delmonico glass or a whiskey sour
glass. Holds 5 or 6 ounces. Knows for
its use with sours of all kinds.
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White Wine |
Can also hold from 6 to 11 ounces, although generally
a bit smaller than red wine glasses.
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