Rocks glass

Cocktails served in a Rocks glass

The rocks glass, also called an Old Fashioned glass or tumbler, is a short, sturdy glass with a heavy base. It is the standard vessel for spirit-forward drinks served over ice and for many short sours. This page lists every recipe served in a rocks glass, from the Old Fashioned and the Negroni to the Caipirinha, with tips on ice and building drinks directly in the glass.

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Shape and purpose

A rocks glass is short and wide with straight or slightly flared sides and a thick bottom. A single rocks glass usually holds around 180 to 300 ml. The heavy base makes it stable, which is useful when you muddle fruit or sugar directly in the glass, and the wide opening lets you enjoy the aroma of whiskey or bitters.

Which drinks belong here

Stirred drinks on ice such as the Old Fashioned and the Negroni, short sours served on the rocks, muddled drinks like the Caipirinha, and spirits served neat or with a single cube.

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