A liqueur glass, also known as cordial glass or a shot glass, is a small glassware specifically designed for serving and enjoying liqueurs. Tall, wide rimmed, footed glasses, often with a dose line, bulge or bubble roughly a quarter of the way up from the foot to indicate how much absinthe to pour (typically 1oz to 1¼oz dose). Bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels are constantly being challenged to produce unique and exciting drink recipes and ways to present these. This small glass is narrow at the stem and tapers out to a wider lip. As the name would suggest, it is used for serving sours straight-up. Many favour serving sours over ice in an Old-Fashioned glass but any of the sour recipes in this book can be strained and served 'up' in this glass.

A glass lifting hand tool is any tool that aids with the lifting of large glass panels - due to their size they can be delicate and often prone to breaking so extra special care has to be taken to avoid damage to them. The bulbous bowl of a copa glass means there is plenty of space for lots and lots of ice, which means your drink stays cooler for longer, and suffers from less dilution. (Read more about this here.) This butterfly handled suction cup is lightweight and has a 30kg lifting power capacity. Easy for lifting, setting and levelling double glazed windows, mirrors and sheet metal, non-porous tile and more. An Irish coffee glass, also known as a stemmed coffee glass or an Irish coffee mug, is a type of glassware specifically designed for serving Irish coffee. Shot glasses are small, sturdy glasses designed for serving and consuming alcoholic beverages in a single shot.

Drinking Glasses Types

We hope we have explained to you and introduced you to some of our most essential lifting hand tools for glazing windows - which can be used for other uses too. A milkshake glass, also known as a milkshake cup or milkshake tumbler, is a specialized type of glassware designed for serving milkshakes.

Add texture, colour and striking shapes and materials to your repertoire to instantly liven up any menu. Challenge the conventional… it’s time to get creative! A snifter is a type of glassware that is specifically designed for serving and enjoying aromatic spirits, particularly brandy, whiskey, and cognac.This double pad suction cup is made from lightweight, heavy-duty aluminium offering 60kg lifting power. Great for lifting glazing, doors, mirrors, plastics and metals plus many more. Balloon glass (‘copa de balon’ is the translation from Spanish, where the glass originated.) Best for: Coming in all shapes and sizes but most commonly tall and tubular, these ceramic mugs with a glossy glaze are usually embellished with totem pole-like tiki idols or shaped liked figurines.

Machine-made glass, boasts high durability for frequent and repeated use, without compromising on style. Utopia’s Creative Bar collection continues to evolve with innovative and directional pieces. New materials, textures and colours that combine in synergy to perfection. The wide brim of the glass lifts the fragrance of your G&T up to your nose, allowing you to enjoy the full aroma of the drink as you sip! Given all the delicious natural botanicals in gin, this is particularly important in allowing lovers of a G&T to appreciate the full range of flavours in their drink. Sometimes referred to as a Piña Colada glass, the Poco Grande is a big-bowled glass and is commonly used for frozen drinks (served with crushed ice). It screams out for a pineapple wedge, a cherry and possibly a paper parasol as well. Due to their long stem and wide rim, coupe glasses share all the advantages of the Martini glass (see above), with the added bonus that they are sturdier, so it’s not so easy to spill your drink!

A shooter glass, also known as a shot glass or a shooter, is a small glassware designed for serving and consuming small amounts of alcoholic beverages, typically in a single shot. The curvy Coupe has made the angular v-shaped lines of the classic Martini glass look a tad dated but somehow a Martini is not a Martini when served in a rounded glass. A Martini glass should be no bigger than 7oz / 20cl, as a true Martini warms up too much in the time it takes to drink a larger one. Keep Martini glasses in a freezer so they are well chilled before use. Sometimes referred to as DOF glasses, Double Old-Fashioned are simply extra-large Old-Fashioned glasses. They are synonymous with tiki drinks such as the Mai Tai where their large volume capacity allows for a generously sized drink to be served with crushed ice.