Bar Glassware Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering common bar and restaurant glassware types, their shapes, capacities, and typical beverage uses.

Cocktail Glass (Martini)

A stemmed, V-shaped glass (4–8 oz) used for martinis and other chilled, ‘straight-up’ cocktails.

Cocktail Glass

General term for small stemmed glasses with an inverted-cone bowl used for serving chilled cocktails without ice.

Hurricane Glass

Curvy, tall (14–20 oz) stemmed glass designed for tropical blended or iced drinks like the Hurricane or Piña Colada.

Margarita Glass (Saucer)

Wide-rimmed, double-tiered ‘saucer’ glass ideal for salt-rimmed frozen or rocks Margaritas.

Margarita Glass (Welled)

Margarita glass whose bowl has a deeper well, helping keep blended drinks from spilling over the rim.

Poco Grande

A shorter, slightly smaller hurricane-style glass (10–12 oz) used for tropical cocktails served with ice.

Zombie Glass

Tall, narrow (12–14 oz) straight-sided glass traditionally used for layered tiki drinks like the Zombie.

Sherry Glass

A petite stemmed glass (2–3 oz) for serving fortified wines such as sherry or port.

Brandy Snifter

Short-stemmed glass with a wide bowl that tapers at the top, designed to warm and concentrate brandy or cognac aromas.

Old Fashioned Glass

Short, heavy-bottomed tumbler (6–8 oz) for spirits served ‘on the rocks’ or muddled cocktails like the Old Fashioned.

Rocks Glass (Standard)

Standard size (8–10 oz) heavy-base glass for spirits over ice or small mixed drinks.

Rocks Glass (Double)

Larger version (12–14 oz) of a rocks glass, allowing more ice or mixer for double pours.

Rocks Glass (Footed)

Rocks glass mounted on a short stem/foot, offering elegance while retaining heavy base stability.

Highball Glass (Tumbler)

Tall, straight-sided glass (10–12 oz) for simple mixed drinks such as gin & tonic or rum & coke.

Highball Glass (Footed)

Highball glass elevated on a short stem, combining tall capacity with a touch of formality.

Goblet Glass (Schooner/Chalice)

Large, thick-walled stemmed glass (14–20 oz) often used for beer, sangria, or ice-cream desserts.

Wine Glass (Red)

Stemmed glass with a wide, round bowl that enhances oxidation and aroma of red wines.

Wine Glass (Grande)

Oversize red-wine glass (20–25 oz) allowing maximum swirl and aeration for bold reds.

Wine Glass (White)

Smaller, U-shaped bowl glass that preserves cooler temperature and focuses delicate aromas of white wines.

Flute Glass

Tall, narrow, stemmed glass (6–8 oz) designed to retain carbonation and showcase bubbles in Champagne or sparkling wine.

Pint Glass (Mixing)

Straight-sided 16 oz tumbler used both for serving beer and as the top half of a Boston shaker.

Pint Glass (Pub)

Tapered ‘English’ or ‘American’ pint (16–20 oz) with slight outward lip, standard for draught beer service.

Pilsner Glass (Standard)

Tall, slender, slightly tapered glass (10–14 oz) highlighting color and carbonation of pilsner beers.

Pilsner Glass (Footed)

Standard pilsner bowl mounted on a stem/foot for an elevated presentation.

Pilsner Glass (Weizen)

Curved, tall (16–20 oz) wheat-beer glass with narrow base and wide mouth to hold foam head.

Seidel

German-style dimpled beer mug with handle, thick walls, and 0.5–1 L capacity, great for lagers.

Shot Glass (Standard)

Small, thick-bottomed vessel (1–1.5 oz) for measuring or serving straight spirits.

Shot Glass (Marked)

Shot glass with etched volume lines, aiding precise portion control for mixed drinks.

Shooters Glass (Single)

Slim, tall glass (2–3 oz) for layered or mixed shooter cocktails consumed in one gulp.

Shooters Glass (Double)

Larger shooter (3–4 oz) allowing two-ounce layered shots or mini-cocktails.

Cordial Glass

Tiny stemmed glass (1–2 oz) for after-dinner liqueurs or sipping cordials.

Cordial Glass (Footed)

Cordial glass with an added decorative foot for upscale presentation of digestifs.

Irish Coffee Glass (Footed)

Heat-resistant, stem-footed glass (8–10 oz) with handle, used for hot coffee cocktails topped with cream.

Irish Coffee Glass (Mug)

Handled, heat-resistant glass mug (10–12 oz) suited for hot toddies and specialty coffees.

Beverage Glass (Tumbler)

Versatile medium tumbler (12–14 oz) for water, juice, or soft drinks at table service.

Cooler Glass (Faceted)

Tall glass (14–16 oz) with angled facets, used for iced teas, sodas, or tall cocktails.

Cooler Glass (Tumbler)

Smooth-sided tall tumbler of similar capacity for high-volume non-alcoholic or long cocktails.

Goblet Glass (Banquet)

Mid-size all-purpose goblet (10–12 oz) common in banquet settings for water or wine service.

Goblet Glass (Teardrop)

Stylish goblet with a teardrop-shaped bowl, multipurpose for beer or upscale beverage service.

Pitcher (Beer)

Large handled vessel (32–64 oz+) for sharing draught beer at tables.

Iced Tea Glass (Tumbler)

Tall, straight-sided glass (16–20 oz) optimized for iced tea or lemonade with plenty of ice.

Iced Tea Glass (Double Bulge)

Tumbler with two outward curves providing grip and extra capacity for iced beverages.

Iced Tea Glass (Footed)

Iced-tea bowl atop a short stem, elevating presentation while keeping a large volume of ice.