Glassware and bar tools

Copos e equipamento de cocktails

Cocktail glasses shape the drinking experience, while good tools make every recipe easier to measure, mix, chill, strain and serve. Use this guide to understand the right glass for each drink and the bar equipment worth having at home.

Choose the right glass

Cocktail Glasses

Cocktail glasses do far more than make a drink look good. Their shape, size, rim, stem and capacity all affect how a cocktail smells, tastes, stays cold and feels in your hand. Martini, coupe, highball, rocks and Collins glasses are each designed to suit different drinks, from short spirit-forward serves to long refreshing mixes with ice and bubbles.

Lowball Glass cocktail glass

Lowball Glass

Lowball Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish notes: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Typical capacity: 180–300 ml

Double Old Fashioned Glass cocktail glass

Double Old Fashioned Glass

Double Old Fashioned Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Wider and roomier than a standard lowball.

Best for: Old Fashioned variations, mezcal serves, spirit-forward drinks with large ice.

Garnish notes: Works well with citrus peels, large cubes, and premium presentation.

Typical capacity: 300–470 ml

Highball Glass cocktail glass

Highball Glass

Highball Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish notes: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Typical capacity: 240–350 ml

Zombie Glass cocktail glass

Zombie Glass

Zombie Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall and narrow with tiki-style presentation potential.

Best for: Zombie, Singapore Sling, tropical punches, tall tiki drinks.

Garnish notes: Ideal for mint bouquets, pineapple leaves, cherries, and straws.

Typical capacity: 350–470 ml

Collins Glass cocktail glass

Collins Glass

Collins Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall, straight-sided, narrower than a highball.

Best for: Mojito, Tom Collins, Paloma, Gin Fizz, long refreshing cocktails.

Garnish notes: Excellent for mint sprigs, lime wedges, citrus wheels, and straws.

Typical capacity: 300–410 ml

Hurricane Glass cocktail glass

Hurricane Glass

Hurricane Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall, curved bowl with a festive silhouette.

Best for: Hurricane, Piña Colada, Zombie, Rum Punch, tropical punches.

Garnish notes: Perfect for pineapple leaves, cherries, orange slices, and paper umbrellas.

Typical capacity: 350–500 ml

Poco Grande Glass cocktail glass

Poco Grande Glass

Poco Grande Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Curved bowl on a short stem.

Best for: Piña Colada, frozen Daiquiri, creamy tropical cocktails.

Garnish notes: Excellent for fruit wedges, cherries, pineapple fronds, and umbrellas.

Typical capacity: 300–450 ml

Tiki Mug cocktail glass

Tiki Mug

Tiki Mug: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Decorative mug or vessel, often ceramic.

Best for: Mai Tai variations, Zombie, Navy Grog, Scorpion, tropical rum drinks.

Garnish notes: Pairs well with mint bouquets, flaming garnishes, pineapple fronds, and over-the-top presentation.

Typical capacity: 300–500 ml

Mai Tai Glass cocktail glass

Mai Tai Glass

Mai Tai Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Short tumbler with enough room for crushed ice.

Best for: Mai Tai, Jungle Bird, tiki-style rum drinks.

Garnish notes: Ideal for mint, spent lime shells, pineapple leaves, and dramatic garnish sets.

Typical capacity: 300–400 ml

Coupe Glass cocktail glass

Coupe Glass

Coupe Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish notes: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Typical capacity: 120–240 ml

Nick and Nora Glass cocktail glass

Nick and Nora Glass

Nick and Nora Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Small stemmed bowl with inward curve.

Best for: Martinez, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Vesper, Adonis.

Garnish notes: Best with subtle garnishes like twists or a single cherry.

Typical capacity: 120–180 ml

Martini Glass cocktail glass

Martini Glass

Martini Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish notes: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Typical capacity: 120–220 ml

Coupette Glass cocktail glass

Coupette Glass

Coupette Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Refined stemmed glass with a more contained bowl.

Best for: Modern classics, sours served up, elegant signature cocktails.

Garnish notes: Good for fine twists, cherries, dehydrated citrus, and delicate garnish work.

Typical capacity: 120–220 ml

Sour Glass cocktail glass

Sour Glass

Sour Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Compact stemmed bowl for smaller serves.

Best for: Pisco Sour, small Daiquiris, classic sours.

Garnish notes: Best with minimal garnish and neat foam presentation.

Typical capacity: 90–150 ml

Flute Glass cocktail glass

Flute Glass

Flute Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall, narrow bowl on a stem.

Best for: French 75, Bellini, Mimosa, Kir Royale, sparkling aperitifs.

Garnish notes: Best with small fruit garnishes, twists, or elegant minimal decoration.

Typical capacity: 150–220 ml

Tulip Champagne Glass cocktail glass

Tulip Champagne Glass

Tulip Champagne Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Narrower at the rim, broader through the middle.

Best for: French 75, Champagne cocktails, premium sparkling serves.

Garnish notes: Excellent for lemon twists and restrained garnish.

Typical capacity: 180–260 ml

Champagne Saucer cocktail glass

Champagne Saucer

Champagne Saucer: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Wide shallow stemmed bowl.

Best for: Vintage Champagne cocktails, retro parties, theatrical serves.

Garnish notes: Keep garnishes light and elegant.

Typical capacity: 120–180 ml

vinho Glass cocktail glass

vinho Glass

vinho Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Large stemmed bowl with room for ice and aroma.

Best for: Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, sangria, wine cocktails, tonic-based serves.

Garnish notes: Works beautifully with orange slices, herbs, berries, and citrus wheels.

Typical capacity: 250–500 ml

Balloon Glass cocktail glass

Balloon Glass

Balloon Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Large rounded bowl on a stem.

Best for: Gin and tonic, spritzes, botanical cocktails, summer serves.

Garnish notes: Excellent for herbs, dehydrated citrus, berries, and edible flowers.

Typical capacity: 450–700 ml

Goblet cocktail glass

Goblet

Goblet: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Broad bowl with generous serving volume.

Best for: Sangria, beer cocktails, spritzes, large botanical serves.

Garnish notes: Works well with big citrus garnishes, herbs, and fruit.

Typical capacity: 300–600 ml

Margarita Glass cocktail glass

Margarita Glass

Margarita Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Wide bowl with broad rim for salting or sugaring.

Best for: Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Daiquiri variations, festive tequila serves.

Garnish notes: Best for salt rims, lime wheels, citrus zest, and fruit garnishes.

Typical capacity: 250–400 ml

Cordial Glass cocktail glass

Cordial Glass

Cordial Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Small elegant stemmed glass.

Best for: After-dinner liqueurs, mini dessert cocktails, aperitif serves.

Garnish notes: Usually kept minimal and refined.

Typical capacity: 60–120 ml

Shot Glass cocktail glass

Shot Glass

Shot Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Very small straight-sided glass.

Best for: Shooters, layered shots, tequila serves, mini drinks.

Garnish notes: Usually minimal garnish, but salt, citrus, or layered colour can add impact.

Typical capacity: 25–60 ml

Tall Shot / Shooter Glass cocktail glass

Tall Shot / Shooter Glass

Tall Shot / Shooter Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall narrow small-format glass.

Best for: B-52, layered shooters, party shots.

Garnish notes: Best with layered presentation and clean rims.

Typical capacity: 45–90 ml

Copper Mug cocktail glass

Copper Mug

Copper Mug: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Handled metal mug with strong temperature retention.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Irish Mule, Kentucky Mule, seasonal mule twists.

Garnish notes: Best with lime wedges, mint, and simple herb garnishes.

Typical capacity: 300–450 ml

Julep Cup cocktail glass

Julep Cup

Julep Cup: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Metal cup with frost-friendly surface.

Best for: Mint Julep, bourbon smashes, crushed-ice whiskey serves.

Garnish notes: Classic garnish is a tall mint bouquet with aromatic lift.

Typical capacity: 250–400 ml

Irish café Glass cocktail glass

Irish café Glass

Irish café Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Handled heatproof glass.

Best for: Irish Coffee, Hot Toddy, spiked hot chocolate, warm winter cocktails.

Garnish notes: Great for grated nutmeg, whipped cream, cinnamon, and citrus peel.

Typical capacity: 180–300 ml

Toddy Glass cocktail glass

Toddy Glass

Toddy Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Compact heatproof glass or handled tumbler.

Best for: Hot Toddy, hot rum drinks, winter whisky serves.

Garnish notes: Best with lemon slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and honey.

Typical capacity: 180–300 ml

Pint Glass cocktail glass

Pint Glass

Pint Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Large straight or slightly tapered beer glass.

Best for: Michelada, Red Beer, beer cocktails, casual long drinks.

Garnish notes: Good for salt rims, lime wedges, and bold savoury garnish.

Typical capacity: 450–570 ml

Beer Mug cocktail glass

Beer Mug

Beer Mug: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Heavy handled mug with good temperature retention.

Best for: Beer cocktails, large summer serves, frozen beer-based drinks.

Garnish notes: Simple citrus wedges and savoury rims work best.

Typical capacity: 400–700 ml

Snifter cocktail glass

Snifter

Snifter: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Rounded bowl with narrowing rim.

Best for: Brandy Alexander, cognac cocktails, rich after-dinner serves.

Garnish notes: Best with grated spice, chocolate notes, or restrained citrus oil.

Typical capacity: 180–350 ml

Brandy Balloon cocktail glass

Brandy Balloon

Brandy Balloon: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Large rounded bowl designed for aroma concentration.

Best for: Brandy cocktails, cognac serves, rich dessert drinks.

Garnish notes: Best with light garnish and aroma-driven presentation.

Typical capacity: 250–450 ml

Copa Glass cocktail glass

Copa Glass

Copa Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Large balloon bowl on a tall stem.

Best for: Gin and tonic, aperitif cocktails, large aromatic spritz serves.

Garnish notes: Excellent for herbs, spices, dehydrated citrus, berries, and florals.

Typical capacity: 500–800 ml

Mason Jar cocktail glass

Mason Jar

Mason Jar: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Handled or lid-friendly jar shape.

Best for: Lemonades, iced tea cocktails, casual summer drinks, punches.

Garnish notes: Great with fruit, mint, straws, and rustic garnish styling.

Typical capacity: 350–500 ml

Punch Bowl / Punch Cup cocktail glass

Punch Bowl / Punch Cup

Punch Bowl / Punch Cup: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Large communal vessel or matching small cups.

Best for: Rum punch, festive punches, sangria, batched party cocktails.

Garnish notes: Best with abundant citrus, herbs, frozen fruit, and decorative ice.

Typical capacity: 1200–8000 ml

Punch Cup cocktail glass

Punch Cup

Punch Cup: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Compact cup or handled vessel.

Best for: Milk punch, festive punch, batched cocktails.

Garnish notes: Usually paired with nutmeg, citrus, or restrained festive garnish.

Typical capacity: 120–220 ml

Absinthe Glass cocktail glass

Absinthe Glass

Absinthe Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Specialty bowl often marked for measure lines.

Best for: Absinthe service, heritage cocktails, aromatic aperitifs.

Garnish notes: Usually minimal garnish and service-focused presentation.

Typical capacity: 120–240 ml

Coupé Saucer cocktail glass

Coupé Saucer

Coupé Saucer: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Wide shallow bowl on a stem.

Best for: Retro cocktails, Champagne cocktails, glamorous classics.

Garnish notes: Best kept simple and elegant.

Typical capacity: 120–220 ml

Frozen Drink Glass cocktail glass

Frozen Drink Glass

Frozen Drink Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Wide bowl with enough volume for blended drinks.

Best for: Frozen Margarita, frozen Daiquiri, tropical blended cocktails.

Garnish notes: Perfect for sugar rims, fruit wedges, and bold garnish.

Typical capacity: 300–500 ml

Parfait Glass cocktail glass

Parfait Glass

Parfait Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Tall flared bowl for layered presentation.

Best for: Grasshopper, dessert cocktails, frozen creamy drinks.

Garnish notes: Works well with cream, grated chocolate, crushed biscuits, and cherries.

Typical capacity: 180–350 ml

Dessert Cocktail Glass cocktail glass

Dessert Cocktail Glass

Dessert Cocktail Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Decorative stemmed or footed dessert-style glass.

Best for: Brandy Alexander, Grasshopper, White Russian twists, sweet signatures.

Garnish notes: Excellent for chocolate shavings, cream, cinnamon, and dessert-style toppings.

Typical capacity: 150–300 ml

Rocks Glass cocktail glass

Rocks Glass

Rocks Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Compact tumbler for ice-based serves.

Best for: Whiskey on the rocks, Negroni, Old Fashioned, spirits over ice.

Garnish notes: Ideal for twists, cherries, and clear cubes.

Typical capacity: 180–300 ml

Stemless vinho Glass cocktail glass

Stemless vinho Glass

Stemless vinho Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Rounded bowl without a stem.

Best for: Casual spritzes, sangria, easy aperitif serves.

Garnish notes: Good for fruit, herbs, and social sharing-style presentation.

Typical capacity: 250–450 ml

Can Glass cocktail glass

Can Glass

Can Glass: copo de cocktail com sugestões de serviço e guarnição.

Shape: Straight-sided shape inspired by beverage cans.

Best for: Modern lemonades, fruit coolers, spritz-style mocktails and cocktails.

Garnish notes: Great for slices, straws, herbs, and colourful layered presentation.

Typical capacity: 350–500 ml

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Cocktail Equipment

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Muddler cocktail equipment

Muddler

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Cocktail Shaker cocktail equipment

Cocktail Shaker

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Bar Spoon cocktail equipment

Bar Spoon

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Blender cocktail equipment

Blender

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Fine Mesh Strainer cocktail equipment

Fine Mesh Strainer

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Bottle Opener cocktail equipment

Bottle Opener

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