Brandy snifter
A short-stemmed glass whose vessel has a wide bottom and a relatively narrow top.
Typical volume: 350 ml / 12 Oz.
Collins glass
Shaped similarly to a highball glass, only taller.
Typical volume of 300 to 410 ml / 10 to 14 Oz.
Highball glass
A straight-sided glass, often an elegant way to serve many types of mixed drinks.
Typical volume of 240 to 360 ml / 8 to 12 Oz.
Hurricane glass
A tall, elegantly cut glass named after it's hurricane-lamp-like shape, used for exotic/tropical drinks.
Typical volume: 300 ml / 10 Oz.
Old Fashioned glass
A short tumbler used for serving an alcoholic beverage, such as whisky, with ice cubes (“on the rocks”).
Typical volume: 180 to 300 ml / 6 to 10 Oz.
Poco Grande glass
The Poco Grande like Hurricane glass, but is shallower and has a longer stem.
Typical volume: 200 to 250 ml / 7 to 9 Oz.
Pousse-cafe glass
A narrow glass essentially used for layered dessert drinks. It's shape increases the ease of layering ingredients.
Typical volume: 90 to 150 ml / 3 to 5 Oz.
Red wine glass
Tulip shaped glass, originally designed for red wine.
Typical volume: 240 to 360 ml / 8 to 12 Oz.
Shot glass
Designed to be hit back and swallowed in a single gulp.
Typical volume: 25 ml to 50 ml / 0.9 to 1.8 Oz.
Sour glass
A stemmed, wide opening glass, alike to a small version of a champagne flute.
Typical volume: 100 ml to 150 ml / 3 to 5 Oz.
White wine glass
Round at the bottom the glass, specifically designed for white wine.
Typical volume: 250 to 300 ml / 8.3 to 10 Oz.