Glassware and Tools

Glassware is an important part of every drink made. Customers expect their drinks a certain way and it is usually in a particular glass. Also choosing the correct glass will fill the drink, as in, if a drink is 3 oz. and you put it in a 12 oz glass, the customer will feel he is being shorted, even if the liquor is correct.

Another aspect is the visual, a Martini will not look like a Martini if it is in a highball glass.

While there is some play with some drinks, specialty drinks, even those glasses adhere to standards. See Specialty glasses.

Popular Bar Glassware

A full service bar will use 11 catagories of glassware. There can be many styles within each catagory depending on the house.

Beer Mug

Most popular size is 12 oz.
Used for Draft pours.

Pilsner Glass

Brandy Snifter

Most popular size is 9 oz.
Average pour is 1 1/4 oz.
Common use is for cognac and Grand Marnier.

Champagne Flute

Most popular size is 4 1/2 oz.
Average pour is 4 oz.

Cocktail Glass

Most popular size is 4 1/2 oz.
Average pour is 3 oz.

Collins Glass

Most popular size is 12 oz.
Average pour is 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 oz.

Cordial Glass

Most popular size is 1 1/4 oz.
Average pour is 1 1/4 oz.
Commonly used for liqueurs.

Highball Glass

Most popular size is 8 to 9 oz.
Average pour is 3 1/2 to 4 oz.
Best mix ratio is 1 part spirit to 2 parts mix.

Rocks Glass

Most popular size is 4 1/2 oz.
Average pour is 1 1/2 oz.

Sherry Glass

Most popular size is 3 oz.
Average pour is 2 oz.
Common uses are for Apertifs and Dessert Wines.

Shot Glass

Average pour is 1 1/4 oz.

Wine Glass

Most popular size is 6 1/2 oz.
Average pour is 5 oz.

Speciality Glass
Hurricane Glass	Commonly used for tropical drinks.
Irish Coffee Glass	Commonly used for Hot and Coffee drinks.
Margarita Glass	Commonly used for Margaritas.
Punch Glass	Commonly used for a Punch serving.