Glassware Guide

Balloon Glass

An oversized, round-bowled stemmed glass (also called a Copa glass) that traps aroma - popular for Gin and Tonics as well as big red wines.

Try it with: Hunter's Moon, Rosemary Blue, The Laverstoke

3 drinks use this glass

Beer Mug

A sturdy, handled glass built to hold a full pour of beer (or a beer cocktail) with room for a proper head.

Try it with: 151 Florida Bushwacker, Campari Beer, H.D., Smut

4 drinks use this glass

Beer Pilsner

A tall, tapered glass that narrows toward the base, designed to showcase a pilsner's color, clarity, and head.

Try it with: Buccaneer, Zoksel

2 drinks use this glass

Brandy Snifter

A short-stemmed glass with a wide bowl that narrows at the rim, designed to be cupped in the hand to warm brandy and concentrate its aroma.

Try it with: Blazer/Blue Blazer, Kentucky B And B, Sol Y Sombra, Talos Coffee

4 drinks use this glass

Champagne Flute

A tall, narrow stemmed glass that shows off bubbles and keeps them lively longer thanks to its slim shape and small surface area.

Try it with: Bellini, Brandy Crusta, Buck's Fizz, Champagne Cocktail

12 drinks use this glass

Cocktail Glass

The classic V-shaped glass with a stem and a wide, shallow bowl - often just called a "martini glass." The broad surface shows off garnishes and keeps a cold drink cold since your hand never touches the bowl.

Try it with: A. J., A1, Adam, Addington

102 drinks use this glass

Collins Glass

Similar to a highball but taller and narrower, designed for the Tom Collins and other tall, fizzy drinks that need extra ice and soda.

Try it with: Americano, B-53, Baby Eskimo, Batanga

82 drinks use this glass

Copper Mug

A copper-lined mug that gets ice-cold to the touch, traditionally used for a Moscow Mule.

Try it with: Moscow Mule

1 drink use this glass

Moscow Mule

Cordial Glass

A tiny stemmed glass for sipping a small pour of liqueur or cordial slowly.

Try it with: Jelly Bean, Raspberry Julep

2 drinks use this glass

Coupe Glass

A shallow, wide-bowled stemmed glass with a rounded silhouette - the original Champagne glass, now a classic for stirred and shaken cocktails alike.

Try it with: 100 Year Old Cigar, Adonis, Army & Navy, Bacardi Cocktail

74 drinks use this glass

Goblet Glass

A large, round-bowled stemmed glass similar to a Balloon glass - used for big, garnished drinks that need room to breathe.

Try it with: Sangaree (Sangria)

1 drink use this glass

Sangaree (Sangria)

Highball Glass

A tall, straight-sided glass built for drinks with plenty of mixer over ice, like a Gin and Tonic or Whiskey Ginger.

Try it with: AT&T, Abilene, Affair, Air Mail

87 drinks use this glass

Hurricane Glass

A tall, curvy glass with a pinched middle, originally shaped like a hurricane lamp - the traditional home of tropical drinks like the Hurricane and Piña Colada.

Try it with: Blue Hawaii, Downshift, Hurricane, Jamaica Kiss

12 drinks use this glass

Irish Coffee Cup

A footed, heatproof glass mug designed to show off the layers of coffee, whiskey, and cream in an Irish Coffee.

Try it with: Cafe Savoy, Danbooka, Fuzzy Asshole, Gluehwein

13 drinks use this glass

Margarita Glass

A wide-rimmed glass with a double-bowl silhouette, made for a salted rim and a generous pour of a frozen or on-the-rocks Margarita.

Try it with: Barracuda, Death in the Afternoon, Honey Bee, The Philosopher

6 drinks use this glass

Martini Glass

Another name for the cocktail glass - its iconic wide, shallow V-shaped bowl is the definitive shape of a proper Martini.

Try it with: Ace, Addison, Appletini, Bradford (5:1)

15 drinks use this glass

Mason Jar

A screw-top glass jar turned drinkware - casual, sturdy, and popular for rustic or backyard-party cocktails.

Try it with: Herbal flame, Mango Mojito, Oatmeal Cookie

3 drinks use this glass

Nick and Nora Glass

A smaller, more delicate cousin of the coupe, with a slightly tapered tulip shape - a favorite for stirred, spirit-forward cocktails.

Try it with: Alaska (Straub's 1914 recipe), Banana Calling, Bobby Burns, Chrysanthemum

19 drinks use this glass

Old-Fashioned Glass

Another name for the rocks glass - the same short, sturdy tumbler traditionally used for the drink it's named after, served over a big cube or two.

Try it with: Acapulco, Bramble, Caipirinha, Corn n Oil

38 drinks use this glass

Pint Glass

A tall, gently flared glass sized to hold a full pour of beer - often pulled into service for beer cocktails and shandies too.

Try it with: 110 in the shade, Diesel, Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal, Limona Corona

5 drinks use this glass

Pitcher

A large pouring vessel with a handle and spout, used for batching a round of the same drink - sangria, margaritas, iced tea cocktails.

Try it with: Egg-Nog - Classic Cooked, Sangria, Shark Attack, Sweet Sangria

5 drinks use this glass

Pousse Cafe Glass

A tall, narrow glass used to build layered drinks - its slim shape helps distinct layers of liqueur stack neatly by density.

Try it with: Port And Starboard

1 drink use this glass

Port And Starboard

Punch Bowl

A large communal bowl for serving punch to a crowd, usually with a ladle and small cups alongside.

Try it with: Brain Fart, Egg Nog #4, Halloween Punch, Mudslinger

5 drinks use this glass

Rocks Glass

A short, sturdy tumbler for spirit-forward drinks served over a big cube or two, like an Old Fashioned or Negroni.

Try it with: Absinthe Drip Cocktail (French method), Almond Old-Fashioned, Amaretto Sour, American Trilogy

59 drinks use this glass

Shot Glass

A small glass built to hold a single measured pour, meant to be taken in one go.

Try it with: ABC, ACID, B-52, Big Red

22 drinks use this glass

Toddy Glass

A small, footed heatproof glass for hot drinks like a Hot Toddy - sized for a single warming pour of spirit, hot water, and citrus.

Try it with: Hot Buttered Rum, Hot Whisky Toddy

2 drinks use this glass

Whiskey Sour Glass

A short-stemmed, shallow-bowled glass - essentially a coupe - traditionally used to serve a Whiskey Sour up rather than over ice.

Try it with: Boston Sour, Boxcar, Casino Royale, Frisco Sour

14 drinks use this glass

White Wine Glass

A stemmed glass with a narrower bowl than a red wine glass, meant to keep white wine and white-wine cocktails cooler for longer.

Try it with: 155 Belmont, Pink Gin, Vodka Fizz

3 drinks use this glass

Wine Glass

A stemmed glass with a rounded bowl, used for wine-based cocktails like a Spritz or Sangria as well as wine itself.

Try it with: Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Kir, Limoncello Spritz

5 drinks use this glass

Balloon Glass

Beer Mug

Beer Pilsner

Brandy Snifter

Champagne Flute

Cocktail Glass

Collins Glass

Copper Mug

Cordial Glass

Coupe Glass

Goblet Glass

Highball Glass

Hurricane Glass

Irish Coffee Cup

Margarita Glass

Martini Glass

Mason Jar

Nick and Nora Glass

Old-Fashioned Glass

Pint Glass

Pitcher

Pousse Cafe Glass

Punch Bowl

Rocks Glass

Shot Glass

Toddy Glass

Whiskey Sour Glass

White Wine Glass

Wine Glass