Guide to bar glassware
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Date Posted:
August-20-2009 18:02
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By Sabrina Rogers
You’re not a kid drinking goon in an alleyway anymore – you’re moving up in the world. If you’ve developed a taste for the finer things in life, including more sophisticated drinks, you’ve probably come across drink recipes that call for a collins or an old-fashioned glass.
There are so many different types and it can all be quite confusing, but our guide to glassware will sort it all out for you. You also won't want to miss our guide to essential bar tools and essential alcohol for your home bar.
Highball glass
This tall, wide glass has straight sides and is perfect for serving long cocktails like Tequila sunrise and mixed drinks such as gin and tonic.
Size: Approximately 350ml
Cocktail glass
Also known as a martini glass, it features a long stem and a triangular bowl, which stops the ingredients from separating. It is used for a range of straight cocktails like martinis and female-friendly Cosmopolitans.
Size: Approximately 120 to 180ml
Old-fashioned glass
This short glass is straight-sided and used for drinks served on the rocks or with a splash of mixer.
Size: Approximately 120 to 240ml
So what the heck is a collins glass anyway? Read on...