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Subject: Re: Drinks and their glassware...
From: John Williams
Posted: Fri Oct 7. 2005, 15:37 UTC
Followup to: "Drinks and their glassware..."  by Randy Tipton  (Fri Oct 7. 2005, 13:47 UTC)
Most glassware's use is fairly self-evident from its name.  Here are a few 
common glasses:

Wine Glass / Balloon Wine Glass
Beer Mugs
Brandy Snifter
Champagne Flute
Cocktail Glass
Collins Glass
Highball Glass
Irish Coffee Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Pilsner
Pousse Cafe Glass
Punch Cup
Sherry Glass
Shot Glass
Sour Glass

Shot glasses, Wine Glasses, Champagne flutes, sherry glasses, beer mugs and 
brandy snifters are all pretty obvious.  You might know the cocktail glass as 
the "martini" glass, though they are used for many cocktails.  I've seen quite 
a few drinks that call for a sour glass, but I never use them.  Cocktail 
glasses and old-fashioned glasses are about the same size.  Irish coffee 
glasses, pousse cafe glasses and punch cups are for specialty drinks that you 
may or may not care about.  Collins, Highball and old-fashioned glasses are 
pretty similar.  The real difference is their size.  Old fashioned glasses are 
what you typically think of when you imagine an old guy sitting in his "study" 
drinking scotch.  They're around 6 to 10 ounces.  The highball glass is a 
little taller and holds 8 to 10 ounces, and the collins glass is taller still 
and narrower, holding about 10-14 ounces.  Pilsners are used for beer.

When you look up a drink recipe, it will usually tell you what kind of glass 
to use.  If not, use your best judgement.  If you know it's a shot, put it in 
a shot glass.  If you're not sure, put it in an old-fashioned glass.  Also, if 
you're stocking a bar, make sure to use good quality, clean glassware.  I hope 
this helps.
-- 
John Williams
webmaster[at]sudsandspirits.com
http://www.SudsAndSpirits.com


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