F & B Service Equipments: Glassware

F&B service outlet uses a variety of glasses for different types of drinks. It is the most delicate and expensive of all equipment hence should be treated accordingly. Glasses are made using glass and other substances which are heated at a very high temperature to form a molten mass, which is either then blown or molded into different shapes.

Types of Glasses

S.no	Name of the Glass	Size(1fl oz = 28.4 ml)	Uses
1	Cocktail glass	4-12 fl oz	Used for all kind of cocktails
2	Pony tumbler/ juice glass	4 fl oz	Used to serve all kind of juices
3	High ball glass	8-10 fl oz	Used to serve water
4	Beer mug	10-12 fl oz	Used to serve beer
5	Beer goblet	10-12 fl oz	Used to serve beer
6	Brandy balloon/snifter	8-10 fl oz	Used to serve brandy or liqueurs
7	Champagne (saucer/ flute/ tulip)	6-8 fl oz	Used to serve champagne or sparkling wine
8	Water goblet	8-10 fl oz	Used to serve water
9	Pilsner	10-14 fl oz	Used to serve the cocktail, juices, and beer
10	Sherry capita	1.75fl oz	Used to serve sherry or other sweet wine
11	Old fashion glass	8 fl oz	Used mainly to serve whiskey
12	Red wine glass	8-14 fl oz	Used to serve red wine
13	White wine glass	8-14 fl oz	Used to serve white wine
14	Tequila shot glass	1 fl oz	Used to serve tequila
15	Vodka shot glass	1 fl oz	Used to serve vodka
16	Margarita	5-6 fl oz	Used to serve cocktails