Essential Glassware Every Bar Needs
Part 2 'Everything Else'
“Will there be any bartenders up there in Heaven, will the pubs never close?”
- Richard Thompson
Martini Glass
1
Martini glasses are used for drinks between 3 and 6 ounces that are most often served "up" without ice.
Coup Glass
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Coupe glasses are stemmed, and typically defined by their broad, shallow saucer. They're exclusively used for serving “up” drinks.
Margarita Glass
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The margarita glass is used primarily for serving margaritas. The double-bowl is a fun and distinctive shape that works particularly well for frozen margaritas.
Champagne Glasses
4
A Champagne glass is a form of stemware designed specifically to enhance the drinking of champagne.
Snifter Glasses
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Snifters are a type of glass made for aged spirits like brandy and whiskey. They have a bowl-like appearance with a short stem, a large bottom, and a narrow mouth.
Mule Glasses
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The Moscow mule is popularly served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid.