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The Glass · Glassware
A julep cup is a chilled metal serving vessel best known for mint juleps and other crushed-ice drinks. Learn how its shape, material, condensation, and serving style affect what belongs in it.
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The Glass · Glassware
The best glass for a Moscow Mule depends on what you value most. A traditional copper mug offers the familiar look and a cold-feeling surface, while a highball or Collins glass is easier to clean, easier to replace, and often the most practical choice at home.
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The Glass · Glassware
The best glass for a gin and tonic depends on the drink you want: choose a highball for a classic, easy-drinking G&T; a copa for more ice, garnish, and aroma; and a wine glass only when presentation matters more than everyday practicality.
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The Glass · Glassware
A 5- to 7-ounce coupe is the best glass for an espresso martini at home: it gives the crema-like foam room to sit, looks proportionate, and is less prone to spills than a wide V-shaped martini glass. Choose a Nick and Nora for smaller, more controlled serves,
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The Glass · Glassware
A Nick and Nora glass is the better everyday choice for small, cold, spirit-forward cocktails when you want a more controlled pour and fewer spills. A coupe is better for drinks that benefit from a wider presentation, especially shaken sours and celebratory se
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The Glass · Glassware
The best glass for a Margarita depends on how you serve it. Use a coupe for a chilled Margarita served up, a rocks glass for a Margarita over ice, and a traditional Margarita glass when you want a broad salt rim or are serving a frozen drink.
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Highball and Collins glasses are closely related tall tumblers, and either can serve most iced, carbonated cocktails well. The practical difference is capacity: a highball is usually shorter and holds about 8 to 12 ounces, while a Collins glass is typically ta
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