Collins glass explained

Collins glass
Type:drinkware

A collins glass is a glass tumbler which typically contains 300ml410ml.[1] It is commonly used to serve sparkling cocktails, especially long drinks like the Tom Collins or John Collins. Its cylindrical shape, narrower and taller than a highball glass, keeps the drink carbonated longer by reducing the surface area of the drink.[2] It is a recommended glass for serving an espresso and tonic in.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide . Herbst . Sharon . Herbst . Ron . 1998 . Broadway Books . New York . 978-0-7679-0197-0 . 8 .
  2. Web site: The 7 Best Collins Glasses of 2022 . 2022-11-12 . Liquor.com . en.
  3. Book: Alchemist, The . The Alchemist Cocktail Book: Master the dark arts of mixology . 2021-05-06 . Random House . 978-1-4735-8350-4 . en.