10 Best Cocktail Glasses in the Philippines 2024 | Luminarc, Crysalis, and More

Hurricane glasses, on the other hand, have an hourglass shape and often used for serving beach-themed cocktails. We often see these in resorts as welcome drinks for guests or when drinking Piña coladas. It is also a great alternative to highball glasses.

Meanwhile, beer glasses, specifically, the pint glass type, have a tapered shape or slims down towards the middle and bottom part. It can usually hold up to 16 ounces of drink and is tall enough to accommodate the beer's foam. On the other hand, if you prefer drinking cold beer, opt for a beer mug so you can hold the glass by the handle without transferring body heat to the drink. 

Martini glasses have a shape of a cone with a wide brim and a long & narrow stem. This structure allows you to hold the glass without transferring your body heat to the non-iced cocktail like Manhattan or the classic Cosmopolitan. 

The V-shape rim prevents the ingredients from separating and allows you to enjoy the aroma of the drink. Most martini glasses can hold approximately 3 to 10 ounces of drinks and have enough space for garnishes like olives for the basic Martini as well as a lime wedge and a lemon twist. 

We often hear the expression "on the rocks" when ordering a cocktail drink in a bar, and you will get this type of glass. Sometimes called lowball, tumbler, or old-fashioned, they have short yet broad bodies, and typically hold 6 to 8 oz. of liquid. You can use them in any iced cocktails or a "straight" pour of darker spirits like bourbon and whiskey.

They are usually made of tempered glass that allows the amber color of your drink to shine. On the other hand, you can also make some wild berry mocktails with a lowball glass.

The champagne flute is a popular cocktail glass in parties and gatherings. The general use of these cocktail glasses is to serve sparkling wine like Champagne and Prosecco. Not to be confused with tulip glasses, champagne flutes have a slim design and form as well as a tapered rim.

This structure helps to trap the aroma and the crisp carbonation inside of the glassware. They also have a long stem to prevent the transfer of body heat from your hands to the drinks. They can hold 6 up to 10 oz. of sparkling wine.

Meanwhile, a champagne saucer or a coupe glass is a flatter version of a champagne glass. It has a rounder and shallow bowl, which can hold 6-8 ounces of drinks. These are great for garnishing your sparkling wine with fruit slices. 

This type of cocktail glass is common in bars. A shot glass, also known as a pony or shooter glass, often has a thicker base to make it more shatter-resistant. Suitable for straight shots, they are short, stout, and can hold can only hold 1 to 2 ounces of stronger liquor such as gin, tequila, or vodka. 

Of course, you can also create a cocktail drink that is perfect for the size of a shot glass. For instance, tall, thinner shot glasses are perfect for showing off the colors of layered shots like the B-52. Shot glasses are also commonly used as a measuring cup in creating other cocktail drinks. 

Margarita glasses are often mistaken for martini glasses. They might be similar in silhouette, but they serve a different purpose. Margarita glasses resemble an upside-down hat, having a larger lip for rim garnishes as well as adding sugar or salt around it. The serving amount of a margarita glass is about 8 oz. Get them if you are a fan of frozen fruit cocktails.