There are many different types of glasses and the glasses in which you serve your cocktails are as important as the cocktail itself. This guide will tell you in which glass the cocktail is traditionally served but of course the final choice is still yours.

Cocktail Glass
The cocktail glass is V shaped and is usually used for short, strong drinks. The long stem is used to hold the glass to keep the cocktail chilled as long as possible. [1]

Champagne Glass
There are two types of champagene glass, the saucer and the flute shape. The flute shape [2] allows bubbles to rise in a continuous stream while the saucer [3] is not popular for champagne anymore as the bubbles disappear quickly. The saucer is now usually used with Margarita and other creamy drinks.

Highball
A highball is a tall straight-sided glass used mainly for long drinks with ice - anything from a lemonade to beer. [4]

Old-fashioned
An old-fashioned glass is a tumbler with traditionally sloping sides used mainly for spirits with ice, short unstrained drinks or fruit juices. [5]

Wine Glass
Wine glasses are available in a variety of shapes in sizes. Red wine is best served in a larger glass while white wine is suited to a smaller glass. It is also suitable for a range of exotic cocktails. [6]

Brandy Balloon
A brandy balloon is designed so that the full aroma of the brandy can be savoured. [7]

Always rinse the glasses before using and make sure that it is free from any odor. Wash and rinse glasses in very hot water, then dry with one cloth and polish them with another. When serving drinks, it’s a good idea to chill glasses before using them for it keeps the drink chilled a little bit longer. Use real glasses instead of plastic ones so as not to affect the taste of the drink.

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