Cocktail Glasses

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A cocktail program needs a glass for each style of drink: rocks and old fashioned glasses for spirit-forward drinks, hi-balls and coolers for long drinks, martini and coupe glasses for drinks served up, margarita and fishbowl glasses for feature cocktails, brandy snifters and Moscow mule mugs.

This collection brings together Libbey (Gibraltar, Winchester, Embassy, Cosmopolitan), Arcoroc, Pasabahce, Steelite and Bormioli Rocco, Anchor Hocking and Libbey World Tableware mule mugs. Find beer, wine and shot glasses on our Drinkware page.

Types of cocktail glasses

  • Rocks and old fashioned glasses – 4.5 to 14 oz single and double rocks glasses with heavy bases for whisky, negronis and old fashioneds.
  • Hi-ball and cooler glasses – 6 to 20 oz tall glasses for highballs, Collins drinks, mojitos and Caesars.
  • Martini and cocktail glasses – stemmed V-shape and Cosmopolitan glasses for drinks served up.
  • Coupe and champagne glasses – Steelite and Libbey Embassy coupes for classic cocktails and sparkling wine.
  • Margarita, globe and fishbowl glasses – large-format glasses up to 51 oz for frozen drinks and shareables.
  • Brandy and cognac glasses – snifters that concentrate aroma for neat spirits.
  • Moscow mule mugs – copper and hammered metal mugs that keep mules ice cold.

What to consider when choosing cocktail glasses

  • Build your menu first – list each drink, its total volume with ice and dilution, then choose a glass that leaves room for garnish.
  • Fewer shapes – most bars cover their menu with a rocks, a double rocks, a hi-ball or Collins and a coupe or martini; fewer SKUs simplify stocking and racks.
  • Stems vs. stemless – stems keep served-up drinks cold but break more easily; stackable rocks glasses like Libbey Optiva and Arcoroc Stack Up save space.
  • Weight and feel – heavy bases signal quality on spirit-forward drinks; lighter glasses suit high-volume service.
  • Chilling – plan freezer or chiller space if you serve martinis and coupes in frosted glasses.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a rocks glass and a double old fashioned?

A single rocks or old fashioned glass usually holds about 6 to 10 oz; a double old fashioned holds roughly 12 to 14 oz for drinks with large ice or more mixer.

Coupe or martini glass?

Both serve drinks "up". Coupes are less prone to spills and suit classic cocktails; V-shaped martini glasses give a more traditional look.

Are copper Moscow mule mugs food safe?

Check the product details: many commercial mule mugs are lined with stainless steel or nickel so acidic drinks don't contact bare copper.

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