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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Types of Glassware

There are 2 kinds of glassware in general with stem or without it. They are called stemware and tumblers respectively.

Tumblers: Flat-bottomed drinking glasses. Originally they had a round bottom, therefore the name.
Stemware: Type of drinking glass that stands on stems above a base.

Tumbler Glassware List: 

Highball or Tall Glass
    8 oz to12 oz volume.
    Similar in shape to Collins glasses but smaller
    Know also as Slim Jim or Cooler (Russian Table Glasses are faceted version of them)
    You can use them to serve cocktails with ice cubes or crushed ice (except for Tequila based cocktails). Intechangeable with Collins glasses or water, soda or beer glassware

    Collins Glass
      8 oz to14 oz volume.
      You can use them to serve cocktails with ice cubes or crushed ice (except for Tequila based cocktails)
      Highball are usually interchangeable with Water, Highball, soda or beer glassware.


      Rock Glass or Low Ball
        6 oz to10 oz volume (Called Old Fashioned too)
        Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
        You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
        They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned


        Water Glass
          8 oz to 12 oz volume
          Elongated tumbler type of glassware, around 4 or 5 inches tall
          Usually confused with Collins and highball glasses, as well as beer and soda.
          if found in a situation where you find 3 similarly shaped glasses and need to choose which one is the water glass, choose the smallest of the three options, The taller glass is used for soda or beer, and the medium as a Collins or a highball glass.




          Shot Glass
            1.5 oz volume.
            A smaller tumbler created to hold one single measure of alcohol, a "shot" that is usually served to be taken straight from the glass. They can be decorated and used as souvenirs with humurous or colorful depictions of states, cities, or popular destinations.


            Whiskey Tumbler
              6 oz to10 oz volume.
              Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
              You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
              They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned




              Beer Glassware (Pilsner, Pint, Pony, Beer Stein, Handle, and Jugs amongst others)
                6 oz to10 oz volumen
                Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned




                Stemware Glassware List:

                Martini Glass (Cocktail Glass)
                  6 oz to10 oz volumen
                  Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                  You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                  They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned

                  Wine Glass
                    6 oz to10 oz volumen
                    Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                    You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                    They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned


                    Water Glass
                      6 oz to10 oz volumen
                      Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                      You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                      They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned




                      Snifter (Brandy Glass)
                        6 oz to10 oz volumen
                        Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                        You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                        They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned


                        Bordeaux, or claret
                          6 oz to10 oz volumen
                          Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                          You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                          They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned



                          Burgundy
                            6 oz to10 oz volumen
                            Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                            You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                            They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned



                            Champagne coupe or saucer
                              6 oz to10 oz volumen
                              Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                              You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                              They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned


                              Champagne flute

                              6 oz to10 oz volumen
                              Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                              You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                              They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned



                              Cordial
                                6 oz to10 oz volumen
                                Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                                You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                                They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned

                                Sherry glass
                                    6 oz to10 oz volumen
                                    Short tumbler, around 2 inches tall
                                    You can use them to serve neat drinks or drink with ice cubes
                                    They are used preferably for drinks such as Whiskey and  Old Fashioned







                                    Highball glassware is a standard in any collection of cocktail glasses and can be used for drinks such as Salty Dog, Colorado Bulldog, Vodka, Cranberry and the ever popular Whiskey Sour. A traditional highball drink is made by using one shot of rye whiskey over ice. The rest of the glass is then filled with ginger ale.