Step by step
- Use a small stemmed glass for a chilled drink served without ice.
- Use a sturdy rocks glass when serving over cubes.
- Use a tall glass for drinks with plenty of mixer and ice.
- Check the capacity before mixing, leaving room for ice and comfortable sipping.
Common mistake
A recipe's measured liquids are not the glass capacity: ice occupies space, and mixing adds water. A very large glass does not require a larger spirit measure.
Try it
Measure your glasses with water once and write down their practical capacity.
Use the ratio calculator for editable starting points or explore cocktail recipes.