The Glassware found in a bar serves many other purposes than simply as a recepticle and a container for your drinks. In fact, many glasses are designed for a particular liquor. Brandy Snifters are large, and the wide bowl is cupped in the hand to warm the brandy, while the long-stemmed handle of the Champagne Glass accomplishes the opposite, keeping the drink cold. Appearance also counts when selecting glassware. A Martini is not a Martini if served in a beer mug, as the wine glass is ill-suited to holding the ice or quantity of liquid in a popular Highball.
Stem Glass
Used for:
Martinis
Daiquiris
Pornstar Martini
Cherry Smash
Martinez
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Margarita
Sidecar
Jack Rose
Negroni
Hurricaine Glass
Used for:
Zombie
Planter's Punch
Love Potion
Weng Weng
Old Fashioned
Used for:
Old Fashioned
Purple Rain
Sazerac
Mai Tai
The Godfather
Ice Pick
Collins
Used for:
Mojito
Long island iced tea
Tom Collins
Bloody Mary
Boston glass and Boston shaker
Used for shaking cocktails with ice.
