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Cocktail Glass Types - INI

Cocktail glass types are a systematic classification of various glass shapes designed to match the characteristics and drinking style of cocktails. Each glass type, including martini glasses, rocks glasses, highball glasses, collins glasses, and coupe glasses, is optimized to bring out the maximum aroma, temperature, and visual appeal of cocktails. By selecting the appropriate glass according to the cocktail style, such as short versus long drinks, with or without ice, a richer drinking experience can be provided.

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[item.martini-glass]
code=01
slug=martini-glass
name=Martini Glass
description=A cocktail glass featuring an inverted cone bowl and long stem.
capacity_ml=90-180
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Martini","Cosmopolitan","Manhattan","Gimlet","Sidecar"]

[item.coupe-glass]
code=02
slug=coupe-glass
name=Coupe Glass
description=A classic cocktail glass featuring a shallow rounded bowl and stem.
capacity_ml=120-180
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Manhattan","Daiquiri","Gimlet","French 75","Sidecar"]

[item.rocks-glass]
code=03
slug=rocks-glass
name=Rocks Glass
description=A short tumbler with a thick base, perfect for drinks on the rocks.
capacity_ml=180-300
category=tumbler
typicalCocktails=["Old Fashioned","Negroni","Sazerac","Whiskey on the Rocks","Margarita on the Rocks"]

[item.highball-glass]
code=04
slug=highball-glass
name=Highball Glass
description=A tall tumbler used for long drinks and highball cocktails.
capacity_ml=240-350
category=tumbler
typicalCocktails=["Highball","Gin and Tonic","Moscow Mule","Rum and Coke","Dark and Stormy"]

[item.collins-glass]
code=05
slug=collins-glass
name=Collins Glass
description=A taller, narrower tumbler than a highball, used for long cocktails.
capacity_ml=300-400
category=tumbler
typicalCocktails=["Tom Collins","Mojito","Paloma","Long Island Iced Tea","Tequila Sunrise"]

[item.margarita-glass]
code=06
slug=margarita-glass
name=Margarita Glass
description=A distinctive glass with a wide rim, specifically designed for margaritas.
capacity_ml=300-360
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Margarita","Piña Colada","Daiquiri","Frozen Cocktails"]

[item.hurricane-glass]
code=07
slug=hurricane-glass
name=Hurricane Glass
description=A curvaceous glass designed for tropical cocktails.
capacity_ml=360-480
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Hurricane","Piña Colada","Mai Tai","Blue Hawaii"]

[item.snifter]
code=08
slug=snifter
name=Snifter
description=A glass with a wide bowl and narrow opening for brandy and whiskey.
capacity_ml=180-300
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Brandy","Whiskey","Cognac","Aged Spirits"]

[item.cordial-glass]
code=09
slug=cordial-glass
name=Cordial Glass
description=A small, delicate glass for liqueurs and after-dinner drinks.
capacity_ml=30-60
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Liqueurs","Cognac","Premium Spirits Tasting"]

[item.irish-coffee-glass]
code=10
slug=irish-coffee-glass
name=Irish Coffee Glass
description=A handled glass designed for hot beverages.
capacity_ml=240-300
category=specialty
typicalCocktails=["Irish Coffee","Hot Buttered Rum","Hot Toddy"]

[item.shot-glass]
code=11
slug=shot-glass
name=Shot Glass
description=A small glass for drinking spirits in one gulp.
capacity_ml=30-60
category=specialty
typicalCocktails=["Shots","Tequila","Vodka","Whiskey Shots"]

[item.julep-cup]
code=12
slug=julep-cup
name=Julep Cup
description=A traditional metal cup for mint juleps.
capacity_ml=350-470
category=specialty
typicalCocktails=["Mint Julep"]

[item.nick-and-nora]
code=13
slug=nick-and-nora
name=Nick and Nora
description=An elegant stemmed cocktail glass named after a movie.
capacity_ml=150-180
category=stemmed
typicalCocktails=["Classic Cocktails","Craft Cocktails"]