1. Cocktail Glasses
Brandy Snifter - 12 oz glass for Brandy, Cognac or Brandy-based drinks.
Spanish Coffee does well in this glass.
Cocktail Glass - also known as a Double Cocktail Glass and also a
Champagne Saucer. Ideal for serving Daiquiris, Frappes, Gin Fizz, or
Champagne. They usually hold 5-6 oz.
Collins Glass - Tall and straight, it's perfect for a Tom Collins, Bloody Mary or
Bloody Caesar. 12 - 14 oz.
Highball Glass - About 8 oz, It's a usefull general purpose type glass; especially used for
Screwdrivers, Rye & Coke or any other liquor and pop combo.
Liqueur Glass - also known as a Cordial Glass and Pony Glass. 1 - 2 oz glass used
for serving short straight liqueurs as well as shooters such as B-52's, ABC, After 8's,
etc...
2. Margarita Glasses - These are distinctive glasses that have wide rims for applying
salt. About 9-ounces.
Martini Glass - Wide rimmed and triangular in shape they hold about 3 - 12 oz of
spirits. Serve up martinis, Rob Roy, Gibsons, or other cocktails that don't require
ice.
Old Fashioned Glass - Short 8 oz tumbler great for any liquor or liqueur; Old
Fashioned, Black Russian, Brown Cow, Scotch on Rocks...The glass pictured
is a Double Old Fashioned (12 oz).
Shot Glass - 2 oz glass used for measuring liquor can also be used for shots.
Sling Glass - 16 oz glass that's perfect for serving Singapore Slings, and
Zombies.
Tulip Glass - also known as a Hurricane Glass and a Poco Glass.
Serve tropical drinks as well as Slings and Zombies in this 16 oz glass.
Wine Glasses
3. Champagne Flutes - These are the best for serving Champagne and other sparkling wines.
About 16 ounces.
Red Wine Glasses - Usually a little larger than White Wine glasses, about
6 ounces.
White Wine Glasses - Usually a little smaller than Red Wine glasses;
about 5 - 5 1/2 ounces
Beer Glasses
Beer Mug - Any beer tastes good in these glasses and they're ideal for
boiler makers.
Pilsner Glasses - Good glass for bottled beer, draft beer and pilsners.
Good choice for Red Eye.
Pint Glass - Great for serving any beer but especially Draft beer. Comes in a sort
of tulip shape or a straight angled shapped glass.
Notes: Sizes are aproximate as many manufactures vary their glassware sizes greatly.
There's so many similar variations.