Copper Mug
Ginger beer & mule-style drinks
Copper conducts cold quickly, keeping drinks frosty. Use only for drinks that are not highly acidic if lined with nickel.
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The vessel changes temperature, aroma and pace. Here are the eight glasses every serious home bar needs.
Coupe
Shaken or stirred drinks served up
A broad, shallow bowl that releases aroma. Look for a stem long enough to keep warm hands off the liquid.
Glencairn
Neat whisky and aged spirits
The tulip shape concentrates aromas at the rim. The official nosing glass of whisky professionals.
Highball
Long, fizzy drinks with lots of ice
Tall and narrow to preserve carbonation. Fill with ice to the brim for the best dilution control.
Julep Cup
Crushed-ice drinks
A pewter or silver cup that frosts on the outside as it chills. Always hold it by the rim or base.
Nick & Nora
Small, stirred, spirit-forward drinks
An elegant, smaller cousin to the coupe with a deeper bowl that won’t spill, perfect for martinis and manhattans.
Rocks (Old Fashioned)
Spirit-forward drinks over a large cube
The thick, heavy base keeps a large cube slow-melting and the drink cold. Chill the glass for five minutes in the freezer before serving.
Tiki Mug
Big, garnished rum drinks
Ceramic keeps ice longer and invites theatrics. Fill with crushed ice and a big garnish.