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By Colleen Graham, About.com

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Cocktail Glass

Cocktail Glass

Glass Guide- Cocktail Glass

A Home Bar Must-Have
The familiar conical shape of the Cocktail Glass makes most of us think of Martinis and so it should. Martinis, other classic cocktails and neat drinks that are between 3 and 6 ounces are commonly seen in a Cocktail Glass (or Martini Glass).

Ideal for:

Tip- Plunge the bowl of an empty glass into ice a few minutes before preparing the cocktail for a quickly chilled glass.

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