F&B service outlets use different types of glasses for serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Glassware contributes to the appearance of the table and the overall attraction of the service area. There are many standard patterns available in the market, although all are primarily designed to meet the needs of the range of drinks offered.
Let us discuss different types of glasses in the F&B service
Types of glasses and their size, and uses
| S.no | Name of the glass | Size(OZ) | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cocktail glass | 4-5(OZ) | For all kinds of cocktails |
| 2. | Brandy balloon/snifter | 8-10 (OZ) | Brandies, B&B, brandy, and liqueurs-based cocktails. |
| 3. | Beer mug | 10-12 (OZ) | Used for any beers and beer-based mixed drinks |
| 4. | Champagne flute | 6-8 (OZ) | For champagne and sparkling wine, effervescence stays longer |
| 5. | Champagne tulip | 6-8 (OZ) | For champagne and sparkling wine, effervescence stays longer |
| 6. | Champagne sauce | 6-8 (OZ) | For champagne, not preferred as the effervescence goes off soon due to wider surface area. |
| 7. | Collins | 10-12 (OZ) | Spirits and mixer, and water |
| 8. | Cooler | 15-16 (OZ) | serving chilled beverages while reducing the need to frequently refill the glass |
| 9. | Cordial | 13/4 (OZ) | used to serve after-dinner liqueur |
| 10. | Highball | 8-10 (OZ) | Spirits and mixer, and water |
| 11. | Margarita | 5-6 (OZ) | Classic champagne cocktail, margarita |
| 12. | Old-fashioned | 7 (OZ) | Used for spirits and mixers. Traditionally called a whiskey glass. |
| 13. | Rocks | 5-7 (OZ) | For serving Whiskey |
| 14. | Sherry | 3 (OZ) | Port, sherry, and sweet wines |
| 15. | Port | 3 (OZ) | Port, sherry, and sweet wines |
| 16. | Red Wine glass | 8-9 (OZ) | For Red wine, |
| 17. | White wine glass | 8-9 (OZ) | white wine |
| 18. | Lager/pilsner | 250 ml | Bottled and draught lager beer. |
| 19. | Martini cocktail glass | 3-10 (OZ) | Martini cocktail |
| 20. | Copita | 120 ml | For nosing whiskey |
| 21. | Pony tumbler | 4 (OZ) | Used for the service of small juices. |
| 22. | Pitcher | 340-565ml | |
| 23. | Goblet | Usually, we use goblets with red wine, champagne, cocktails, | |
| 24. | Hurricane | 21oz(590 ml) | It is used to serve mixed drinks, particularly the Hurricane from which it is named originating at Pat O’Brien’s Bar |
| 25. | Irish coffee | 10.2oz / 290ml | used in many restaurants to serve Irish coffee, regular coffee, tea, or other hot beverages. |
| 26. | Shot glass | 1oz (30 ml) | Used to hold or measure spirits or liquor, which is either imbibed straight from the glass |
| 27. | Decanter | 250 ml | used to carry mixes or can be used as a wine carafe |
