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Glassware
These cards go over the names, standard uses and sizes of various glassware items used in bartending.
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Bartending
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12/07/2009

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Term
Beer mug
Definition

The traditional beer container.

Size: 12 oz

Term
Brandy snifter
Definition

The size of this container concentrates the alcohol smells to the top of the container as your hands warm the brandy.

Size: 17.5

Term
Champagne flute
Definition

This tulip-shaped glass is designed to the waltzing bubbles of the wine as they brush against the side of the glass and rise up and spread out in a sparkling mousse.

Size: 6 oz

Term
Cocktail glass
Definition

This glass has a triangle bowl design with a long stem and is used for a wide range of straight-up (no ice) cocktails such as martinis, manhattans, metropolitans and gimlets. Also called a martini glass.

Size: 4-12 oz

Term
Coffee mug
Definition

The traditional mug used for hot coffee.

Size: 12-16 oz

Term
Collins glass
Definition

Shaped similarly to a high ball glass except this glass is taller and can handle more material.

Size: 14 oz

Term
Cordial glass
Definition

Small stemmed glass used for serving various liquors (typically after a meal).

Size: 2 oz

Term
Highball glass
Definition

A straight-sided container used for a wide array of elegantly serving drinks ranging from shots, drinks on the rocks and mixed drinks (ex. gin and tonic)

Size: 8-12 oz

Term
Hurricane glass
Definition

Tall, elegant glass that is shaped like a hurricane glass. Typically used for serving tropical-themed drinks.

Size: 15 oz

Term
Margarita/Coupette glass
Definition

Shaped similarly to a cocktail glass but has a broader rim, ideal for holding salt.

Size: 12 oz

Term
Mason jar
Definition

These large square containers are ideal for packaging things in an air-tight environment for storage.

Size: 16 oz

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