Reference
Glossary
The vocabulary of the bar, defined in plain language. 66 terms.
C
- CoupeIce & Tools
- A shallow, bowl-shaped stemmed glass for cocktails served up.
D
- Directional freezingIce & Tools
- Freezing water from one direction only to produce crystal-clear ice.
H
- Hawthorne strainerIce & Tools
- A perforated flat strainer with a coiled spring, fitted to a shaker tin.
J
- JiggerIce & Tools
- A two-sided measuring cup used to portion cocktail ingredients.
L
- LowballIce & Tools
- A short, wide glass — the family that includes the rocks glass and Old Fashioned glass.
M
- Mixing GlassIce & Tools
- A heavy-bottomed glass vessel used to stir spirit-forward cocktails with ice.
R
- Rocks GlassIce & Tools
- A short, wide glass, 6–10 oz, for spirits neat or drinks built over ice.