01Highball glass
Typical size: 25–40 cl
A tall, straight glass with room for ice and a mixer.
Long drinks finished with soda, tonic or another top-up.pour more into life / Everything Else
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Glasses.
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02Collins glass
Typical size: 30–45 cl
The slimmer, often taller relative of the highball.
Long, sparkling drinks that need a little more room.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
03Rocks glass
Typical size: 20–35 cl
A short glass with a sturdy base. It stays put while the ice takes over.
Short drinks over large cubes or crushed ice.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
04Double rocks glass
Typical size: 30–45 cl
The same low shape as a rocks glass, with a little more room.
Short drinks with plenty of ice, fruit or a larger serve.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
05Coupe
Typical size: 15–25 cl
A stemmed glass with a broad, rounded bowl. The drink arrives without ice.
Chilled shaken or stirred drinks served up.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
06Cocktail glass
Typical size: 12–25 cl
The classic V-shaped stemmed glass. Easy to recognise across a room.
Chilled drinks strained and served without ice, such as a Martini or Manhattan.
07Nick & Nora
Typical size: 12–20 cl
A smaller rounded bowl on a stem. A little less prone to spilling than a cocktail glass.
Short, chilled drinks served without ice.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
08Flute
Typical size: 15–25 cl
A tall, narrow glass that gives the bubbles a longer climb.
Champagne and sparkling cocktails served without ice.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
09Wine glass
Typical size: 35–60 cl
A stemmed bowl with room for aroma and ice.
Spritzes and other drinks built in the glass.
10Hurricane glass
Typical size: 40–65 cl
A tall, curved glass with generous capacity.
Fruity drinks with plenty of ice and several ingredients.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
11Tiki mug
Typical size: 35–60 cl
A roomy mug, often ceramic and rarely discreet.
Tiki drinks with crushed ice and generous garnishes.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
12Mule mug
Typical size: 35–50 cl
A metal mug that feels cold in your hand, often copper or stainless steel.
Moscow Mules and other long drinks with ginger beer.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
13Julep cup
Typical size: 35–45 cl
A metal cup made for plenty of crushed ice. The outside frosts quickly.
Mint Juleps and other short drinks over crushed ice.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
14Shot glass
Typical size: 2–6 cl
A small glass for small serves and measured amounts.
Shots, small digestifs and sometimes an improvised measure.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
15Heatproof glass
Typical size: 20–35 cl
A glass or mug actually made to hold a hot drink.
Irish Coffee, toddies and other warm mixes.Read more ↗No matching recipes yet
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Shakers.
16Boston shaker
Typical size: 55–85 cl
Two parts fitted together to mix and chill a drink quickly. It needs a separate strainer.
Drinks with citrus, juice, egg white or another ingredient that needs a proper shake.
17Cobbler shaker
Typical size: 35–75 cl
Tin, built-in strainer and cap in one. An easy place to start.
Shaken drinks when you do not want a separate strainer.
18Parisian shaker
Typical size: 50–70 cl
Two metal pieces with a softer shape. No built-in strainer.
The same shaken drinks as any other shaker; choose it if you like the grip.