10 common cocktail glasses

Cocktails are a colorful world full of creativity and are a favorite of many people. There are countless types of cocktails in the world, and the cups used to serve cocktails also have their own characteristics. Today, Light Guest has summarized the top 10 most common Cocktail Glasses for everyone.

Martini Glass 
The Martini Glass is a conical (V-shaped) glass with a handle. It is a typical cup used to hold the "king of cocktails" Martini and is also the most common cocktail glass. Therefore, it is sometimes directly referred to as a "cocktail glass" and is the standard template for cocktail glasses around the world. The capacity of a Martini glass is generally not large, so it is not suitable for cocktails with a lot of base liquor and seasonings. In addition, due to its unique shape, it is not advisable to pour it too full, otherwise the cocktail in the glass is easily spilled.

Classical cocktail glass
Old Fashioned Glass, also known as a flat bottomed cup or a wide mouthed low footed cup, is a common type of cocktail glass. Its rim is wider and the bottom is thicker, so some non liquid ingredients can be directly crushed in the cup. The classical cup is suitable for various beverages, and many iced cocktails use this cup shape (such as the classic iced whiskey), as well as some cocktails suitable for highball cups that can also use this cup shape.

Golf Cup
The highball cup has a higher body than the classical cocktail cup, and is shorter but wider and sturdier than the Colin cup mentioned later. It is the classic cup shape of golf cocktails, which can be seen in almost every bar. The high ball cup has a wide range of applications, and the cocktails it serves usually contain a large amount of ice, mixed with various beverages and other seasonings.

Colin Cup
The Colin cup is very similar to the golf cup mentioned earlier, with a cylindrical body that is generally thin and long. However, the Colin cup has a narrower and longer body than the golf cup, resembling a chimney or glass lampshade. This type of cup is commonly used to hold cocktails based on sparkling ingredients such as soda water or sparkling wine, which can better maintain their bubbles. Colin glasses are not as common as golf glasses because most of the time, both types of glasses can be used interchangeably.

Dish shaped champagne glass
A disc-shaped champagne glass is a type of glass with a wide and shallow rim. It was born in England in 1663 and has since become an essential glass for building champagne towers. Of course, many bartenders also use this type of cup to serve cocktails, such as side cars and Manhattan cocktails.

margarita glass
Margaret is known as the "cocktail queen" and there are many types of glasses used to hold this cocktail. This type of glass is a variant of the dish shaped champagne glass, with a higher handle, a smaller lower part of the body, and a larger upper part. The rim is often decorated with salt or lime. It is specifically designed for cocktails based on tequila, and the cocktails it serves are often mixed with various fruits. In formal occasions, the Margarita glass is also commonly used as a standard cocktail glass; In informal occasions, Margaret may dress up in a classical cup.

Hurricane Cup
The Hurricane Cup, also known as the Whirlwind Cup, has a short handle, a long body (which can be exchanged with a golf ball cup), and a curved shape. Its overall shape resembles a vase, and the top of the cup mouth resembles a trumpet mouth, allowing it to fully hold various complex decorations. Generally speaking, this cup shape is very suitable for mixing chilled beverages and is very common in tropical regions.

Silver or tin cocktail glass
A chilled mint cocktail glass is a barrel shaped cocktail glass, best made of silver, although silver plated, tin plated, or stainless steel are also available. This type of wine glass is generally common in Kentucky, USA, and is often used to hold cocktails containing crushed ice. It can also keep cocktails frozen for a long time, making it particularly suitable for use in hot weather.

Irish coffee cup
Irish coffee cups are generally used for hot cocktails, so they are made of heat-resistant materials, with cup legs and a short cup handle, as well as a handle for easy holding of the cup. Irish coffee cups are mostly used to hold cocktails made from coffee and whiskey. Drinking them hot can help dispel the chill in winter.

Boston Cup
The Boston Cup is an indispensable cup in the cocktail industry, but it is generally not used to hold finished cocktails, but rather a cup often used in the process of making cocktails. The classic Boston Cup is a flat bottomed glass with a body very similar to a highball cup, but it is not cylindrical in shape. Instead, the diameter gradually increases from the bottom to the rim.