Cocktail Glass Buying Guide

Highball

What is a "highball" cocktail anyway? The classic highball consists of a base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer. Think Gin & Tonic, Mojito, Cuba Libre, Tom Collins, and Seven & Seven.

You really can't go wrong serving the full range of beverage types in a highball glass – beer, soft drinks, iced tea, water – making this truly one of the most versatile glasses in your cocktail set.

Margarita

A popular and tasty vehicle for tequila, triple sec, and lime – the margarita glass is always a welcome complement to this fun, classic cocktail. The extra wide rim is perfect for salt and a lime garnish. Be sure to check out jumbo-sized margarita glasses for your extra-thirsty customers.

Here's a bonus idea: Ditch the liquor and serve up shrimp cocktails.

Old Fashioned

A rocks glass made specifically for Earnest Hemmingway's favorite cocktail. The Old Fashioned has stood the test of time with it's sophisticated concoction of sugar, bitters, whiskey, and a twist of citrus rind. It is an art-form to create the perfect Old fashioned - so make sure your bartender has all the right tools for the job.

Cordial

Looking for a smaller elegant glass to serve after-dinner liqueurs in? That's what a cordial glass is made for. Cordial glasses are typically smaller than your average glass – usually holding around 45 ml of liqueur – which is closer in serving to a shot glass. What you then have is a sophisticated stemware ideal for dessert.