Glassware
The glasses you have available in your bar are completely up to you. If you want a
minimal service, at least get some of the glasses in
basic section. For a little more
style, consider expanding into the
optional section. If you can afford it, try to buy
quality glassware that makes a nice "ping" when you tap it.
Basic Glassware
![Highball Glass](../images/highball.gif) |
Highball Glass: You can use this for mixing almost any drink. A good stand-in for similar looking glasses.
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![Old Fashioned Glass](../images/old_fashioned.gif) |
Old Fashioned Glass / aka. Lowball or Rocks: For shots of alcohol over ice primarily, also for smaller drinks.
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![Red Wine Glass](../images/red_wine.gif) |
Red Wine Glass: Use for red or white wine (if you don't have a white wine glass), or water.
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![Shot Glass](../images/shot.gif) |
Shot Glass: Guess we don't really have to explain this one. Might buy a few extra of these, people tend to get a bit rowdy after continual use...
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Optional Glassware
![Beer Mug](../images/beer_mug.gif) |
Beer Mug: For beer or beer-shot combinations.
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![Beer Pilsner](../images/beer_pilsner.gif) |
Beer Pilsner: This is traditionally for beer, but works well for serving large margaritas and the like.
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![Brandy Snifter](../images/brandy_snifter.gif) |
Brandy Snifter: What can we say?
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![Champagne Flute](../images/champagne_flute.gif) |
Champagne Flute: The best way to serve champagne. The bowls allow the fizziness to escape too quickly. Nothing worse than flat champagne...
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![Cocktail Glass](../images/cocktail.gif) |
Cocktail Glass: You can use this for serving many different cocktails. In a pinch, you can also use it for serving martinis, but you should really get true martini glasses (no picture available).
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![Collins Glass](../images/collins.gif) |
Collins Glass: For drinks that require something a bit larger than an old fashioned glass. These look good when frosted before serving.
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![Cordial Glass](../images/cordial.gif) |
Cordial Glass: Generally for concentrated liqueurs...
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![Irish Coffee Glass](../images/irish_coffee.gif) |
Irish Coffee Glass: This makes almost any coffee or other hot drink look good. Generally garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or cinnamon.
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![Parfait Glass](../images/parfait.gif) |
Parfait Glass: Similar to the irish coffee glass, is generally used for drinks with ice cream or fruit in them.
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![Pousse Cafe Glass](../images/pousse_cafe.gif) |
Pousse Cafe Glass: Usually used for layered drinks.
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![Sherry Glass](../images/sherry.gif) |
Sherry Glass: Again, what can we say...
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![Sour Glass](../images/sour.gif) |
Sour Glass: use for sours (see the recipe index).
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![White Wine Glass](../images/white_wine.gif) |
White Wine Glass: A bit smaller than red wine glasses with a slightly different shape to the bowl.
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