There are myriads of types of glasses. From Highballs to Brandy Snifters and Ochokos. Find out about them here.

Glasses must be carefully washed (preferably by hand) and dried in order to maintain the shine. Chill glasses by placing them in a refrigerator for a few minutes.

Balloon or Goblet

Can be used for creamy, garnished or frozen cocktails. Approx. 150-200ml.

Brandy Snifter

Short-stemmed glass with a wide vessel area that narrows at the top. The large surface area helps evaporate the brandy into aroma, while the narrow opening helps to trap the aroma of the drink in the glass. Approx 60 – 90ml.

Champagne flute

As the name suggests, perfect for champagne and other sophisticated cocktails. Approx 150ml.

Cocktail

Also called a Martini glass because of its frequent use for this drink. The longer stem ensures that the small amount of strong drink doesn’t get warm from your hands. Approx 90ml.

Highball / Collins

This tall straight glass, the tallest of which is called a Collins glass, is used for cool and low-alcohol drinks such as the classic Long Island Iced Tea. Approx 250ml.

Hurricane

Tulip-shaped glass typically used for frozen and blended cocktails. The shape of this glass is reminiscent of vintage hurricane lamps.

Irish Coffee

Tall, straight, narrow glass on a short stem with a small handle. Usually used for Irish Coffee and its variations as well as occasionally for hot chocolate.

Margarita

Curved cocktail glass with a stem usually used for margaritas and daiquiris.

Old fashioned

Versatile, “no frills” glass for simple drinks and those “on the rocks”. Approx 120ml.

Parfait

Tall, narrow glass on a short stem generally used to serve parfait for dessert.

Pilsener

Tall, V-shaped glass predominantly used for posh beers and drinks mixed with beer. Approx 200-300ml.

Pint

Specifically for beer, holding exactly a pint. Popular with stouts and lagers and quite often has a wider ridge around the neck for an easy grip.

Sake / Ochoko

Small cup with a broad neck, used for Japanese sake. May be ceramic or glass.

Sherry / liqueur

Specifically designed for aperetifs, port, sherry, liqueurs and layered shots, with a small stem. Approx 40-60ml.

Shot

Small rounded glass coming in many variations, specifically designed for short, strong drinks to be consumed in one go.

Test Tube

Yes, just like in a laboratory. Often used for shots of Schnapps, particularly in Germany.

Toddy

Specifically designed for hot drinks – such as egg-nog, coffee liqueurs and toddies – this glass is heat-proof and has a handle to prevent scalding. Approx 200-250ml.

Tumbler

Shorter, usually wider glass. Similar to an old-fashioned glass but also covers Highball glasses, usually used for drinks “on the rocks”.

Wine

Wine glasses usually come in two variations – red and white (red being the larger), however hundreds of various sizes and shape variations are available. As the name suggests, intended for wine. Approx 140-180ml.