Beer Mug
Usually made of thick glass, quite heavy, with a large handle, it's the traditional beer container.

Size: Approximately 16 ounces.

Beer Pilsner
Another traditional glass used to serve beer, however made of much lighter glass than the beer mug. Most used for serving light beers and lagers.

Size: 5 to 25 ounces

Brandy Snifter
Consist of a stem and a large bowl. Held in such a way that the heat from your hand is used to warm the brandy in the bowl.

Size: 5 to 25 ounces

Champagne Flute
Used primarily for serving champagne. The long slim flute of this glass prevents unnecessary fizzing of the champagne.

Size: 7 to 10 ounces

Cocktail glass
Also known as a martini glass. The shape of the glass helps keep ingredients from separating, and the stem allows the drink to stay cool while holding.

Size: 4 to 6 ounces

Coffee-Mug
Almost a smaller version of the beer mug, made of thick heavy glass and used for coffee

Size:

Collins Glass
A tall slim glass named after the drinks – Tom Collins. Sometimes they are also made of frosted glass.

Size: 10 to 16 ounces.

Cordial Glass
Used for the same purpose as the aperitif glass. Is usually heavier than the aperitif glass and primarily used for after meal drinks.

Size: Approximately 2 ounces

Cordial Glass (Rounded)
Similar to the cordial glass except it has a slightly rounded shape at the bottom. Used for the same purpose as the cordial glass.

Size: Approximately 2 ounces

Coupette Glass
A modified version of the cocktail glass. Used for serving drinks where the rim of the glass is required to be coated in either sugar or salt or any other condiments used to make some of the more exotic drinks such as margaritas.

Size: Approximately 12 ounces

Hi Ball (Highball) Glass
Made of heavy glass shaped in such a way that the glass is straight. Used for serving classic drinks such as manhattans and rusty nails.

Size: Approximately 12 ounces

Hurricane Glass
Used almost exclusively for drinks that have a tropical flavor such as west Indian rum punches. Called a hurricane glass because it is shaped as a hurricane lamp shade.

Size: Approximately 1 ounces

Irish Coffee Cup
A uniquely shaped glass with a handle that is used to serve any hot beverage such as Spanish coffee or cocoa.

Size: Approximately 8 to 10 ounces

Margarita/Coupette Glass
Slightly larger then a cocktail glass, the Margarita Glass has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margarita's. Also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks.

Size: Approximately 12 ounces

Mason Jar
A glass that has a cover with holes in the lid. Used for storing dry ingredients that are usually sprinkled on top of hot or cold beverages.

Size: Approximately 16 ounces

Old Fashioned Glass
A shorter version of the hi ball glass. Used for serving liquor straight up or on the rocks.

Size: 4 to 8 ounces

Parfait Glass
Used for serving drinks that have a thick frozen consistency. The shape of the glass prevents quick melting of the drinks. Normally used for serving ice cream as well.

Size: Approximately 12 ounces

Pilsner Glass
Almost similar to the beer pilsner except it is shorter. Used for serving almost any drinks.

Size: Approximately 12 to 16 ounces

Pitcher
This larger container usually has a handle and a lip or spout for pouring the contents into several glasses. Available in glass or plastic.

Size: Approximately 30 to 60 ounces

Punch Bowl
A large bowl used for mixing and serving punches or any other drinks that are usually mixed in a large quantity.

Size: Approximately 1 to 5 gallons

Red Wine Glass
Comes in all shape and sized. Used for serving red wine and the long stem allows you to grasp the glass without affecting the temperature of the wine.

Size: Approximately 8 to 10 ounces.

Sherry Glass
This small narrow stemmed glass is the choice for aperitifs, ports, and sherry.

Size: Approximately 2 ounces.

Shot Glass
Usually made of thick heavy glass. Comes in a vast array of shape and sizes used for serving shots of almost any drinks. There are no specifications as to what type of drinks should be served in these glasses. Sometimes used as a measuring glass for making mixed drinks.

Short Size: Approximately 1 to 2 ounces
Tall Size: Approximately 2 to 6 ounces

Whiskey Sour Glass
Similar to the champagne flute however is wider and more open at the top. Is usually shorter than the champagne flute.

Size: Approximately 5 ounces

White Wine Glass
Has a longer stem than a red wine glass and a little longer and norrower than the red wine glass. Normally white wine is chilled before serving and the shape of this glass prevents much change in the temperature when serving.

Size: Approximately 6 to 8 ounces