Glassware is one of the most important aspects of the bar environment.
It is a direct point of contact between the customer and the establishment as well as being expensive and easy to break.
As such, it needs to be carefully managed.
- Certain drinks need to go in certain glasses to make them look and taste better. Make sure you know which drinks go in which glasses.
- Never hold a glass by the rim. Touch only the base or stem.
- Never use a glass to scoop ice.
- Never serve a drink in a glass that is still warm from washing.
- Ensure glassware is washed separately from greasy dishes and food to avoid oils coating the glass.
Make sure your glasses are always:
- Spotlessly clean with no lipstick or watermarks.
- Free of chips or cracks
TYPES OF GLASSES:
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Long Drink:
- A Long Drink is a drink served with a mixer such as soda or fruit juice, usually served with ice and often mixed with a spirit.
- There are many types and styles of Long Drink glass.
- Common types include High Balls, Zombies and Collins Glasses.
- Make sure you know which glass your bar serves Long Drinks in and always use the same type of glass.
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Short Drink:
- A Short Drink is usually a spirit served neat (without a mixer) and with or without ice.
- Some cocktails are also served Short.
- Usually called a Whisky Glass but also sometimes referred to as a Rock Glass, Old Fashioned Glass or Tumbler.
- Make sure you know which glass your bar serves Short Drinks in and always use the same type of glass.
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Pilsner (Beer):
- A Pilsner glass is usually used for beers and sometimes tall cocktails. Some bars might use them as a long drink glass as well although this is not advised.
- There are several other types and styles of beer glass.
- Make sure you know which glass your bar serves Beers and Cocktails in and always use the same type of glass.
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Cervoise (Beer):
- A Cervoise glass is usually used for beers and sometimes tall cocktails. Some bars might use them as a long drink glass as well although this is not advised.
- There are several other types and styles of beer glass.
- Make sure you know which glass your bar serves Beers and Cocktails in and always use the same type of glass.
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Wine Glass (Red):
- A red wine glass is usually slightly larger than a white wine glass.
- A standard wine serving is around 150ml – 180ml. This usually means filling a Red Wine glass to about half-way.
- Some bars may only use one type of glass for red and white wines.
- Make sure you know which glass your bar serves red wine in always use the same type of glass.
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Wine Glass (White):
- A white wine glass is usually slightly smaller than a red wine glass.
- A standard wine serving is around 150ml – 180ml. This usually means filling a White Wine glass to about three-quarters.
- Some bars may only use one type of glass for red and white wines.
- Make sure you know which glass your bar serves red wine in always use the same type of glass.
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Champagne Glass:
- A Champagne glass, also known as a Champagne Flute is specifically used for serving Champagne and other Sparkling Wines.
- The long stem of the glass is designed to keep the wine cool by keeping the warmth of your hand away from the wine.
- Only fill a Champagne flute to about ¾. Do not over-fill
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Sherry Glass:
- A sherry glass is specifically used for serving Sherry, Port and other fortified wines.
- Often shaped like a miniature wine glass.
- There are several different styles of Sherry Glass make sure you know which style your bar uses.
- Sherry is usually served as a double shot (50ml)
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Martini Glass:
- A Martini glass is specifically used for serving cocktails served without ice (or straight up).
- Size will vary from very small to quite large.
- In general smaller glasses are better for very strong, spirit forward cocktails eg. Martini while the larger glasses are better suited to more fruity drinks eg. Cosmopolitan.
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Hurricane Glass:
- A Hurricane glass takes its name from the resemblance to an old fashioned Hurricane Lamp.
- They are mostly used for tall, fruity or blended cocktails. Eg Pina Colada,
- Usually quite large (+/-440ml)
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Cognac Glass:
- A Cognac glass is used for serving Cognac, premium brandy and other high quality spirits neat.
- Also known as a balloon or snifter
- The glass is designed to maximise your enjoyment of the spirit by focussing aroma towards the nose.
- Some guests might ask for this glass to be warmed as serving brandy or cognac in a warm glass will further enhance the aromatic qualities. This is not standard practice however so don’t do it unless asked.
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Shot Glass:
- A shot or shooter glass is a small glass used for drinking neat “shots” of spirits or liqueurs – drunk in one go or at most a few sips.
- Single and Double Shot Glasses – 25ml and 50ml
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