F&B service outlet uses a variety of glasses for different types of drinks. It is the most delicate and expensive of all equipment hence should be treated accordingly. Glasses are made using glass and other substances which are heated at a very high temperature to form a molten mass, which is either then blown or molded into different shapes.
Types of Glasses
S.no |
Name of the Glass |
Size
(1fl oz = 28.4 ml) |
Uses |
1 |
Cocktail glass |
4-12 fl oz |
Used for all kind of cocktails |
2 |
Pony tumbler/ juice glass |
4 fl oz |
Used to serve all kind of juices |
3 |
High ball glass |
8-10 fl oz |
Used to serve water |
4 |
Beer mug |
10-12 fl oz |
Used to serve beer |
5 |
Beer goblet |
10-12 fl oz |
Used to serve beer |
6 |
Brandy balloon/snifter |
8-10 fl oz |
Used to serve brandy or liqueurs |
7 |
Champagne (saucer/ flute/ tulip) |
6-8 fl oz |
Used to serve champagne or sparkling wine |
8 |
Water goblet |
8-10 fl oz |
Used to serve water |
9 |
Pilsner |
10-14 fl oz |
Used to serve the cocktail, juices, and beer |
10 |
Sherry capita |
1.75fl oz |
Used to serve sherry or other sweet wine |
11 |
Old fashion glass |
8 fl oz |
Used mainly to serve whiskey |
12 |
Red wine glass |
8-14 fl oz |
Used to serve red wine |
13 |
White wine glass |
8-14 fl oz |
Used to serve white wine |
14 |
Tequila shot glass |
1 fl oz |
Used to serve tequila |
15 |
Vodka shot glass |
1 fl oz |
Used to serve vodka |
16 |
Margarita |
5-6 fl oz |
Used to serve cocktails |
