A liqueur glass is a piece of stemware commonly used to serve small amounts of alcoholic beverages, typically after a meal. Liqueur glasses may also be referred to as cordial or pony glasses. Their elegant look makes them the choice for entertaining when the host or hostess wants a more formal presentation.
Use
Liqueur glasses are most commonly used to serve liqueurs, such as Kahlua or Chambord, after a meal. They are also used for serving sweet dessert drinks, such as the White Russian or Lemon Drop. Upscale bars and restaurants use liqueur glasses to serve wine as a way of controlling portions and increasing profit. They may also be used to serve juice, soda and mixed single serve drinks commonly called "shooters."
Liqueur glasses are most commonly used to serve liqueurs, such as Kahlua or Chambord, after a meal. They are also used for serving sweet dessert drinks, such as the White Russian or Lemon Drop. Upscale bars and restaurants use liqueur glasses to serve wine as a way of controlling portions and increasing profit. They may also be used to serve juice, soda and mixed single serve drinks commonly called "shooters."
While the primary use for liqueur glasses is to serve a beverage, a larger cordial glass can easily become a serving vessel for a frozen or creamy dessert. The 1 oz. glasses can be grouped together as a centerpiece to create a floral display for small to medium size blooms.
Composition
Liqueur glasses are most often fashioned from the same crystal or glass as the other pieces from a set of stemware but on a smaller scale. They may be clear or colored, simple or ornate. Liqueur glasses may or may not sit atop a stem and feature a vessel that will hold approximately 1 fluid oz. of a liqueur. Larger liqueur glasses are available for serving dessert drinks that will hold 2 to 3 oz. When a stem is a part of a glass, it is typically much smaller than that of a goblet. In some cases, the liqueur glass may come with a dainty handle in place of a stem.
Composition
Liqueur glasses are most often fashioned from the same crystal or glass as the other pieces from a set of stemware but on a smaller scale. They may be clear or colored, simple or ornate. Liqueur glasses may or may not sit atop a stem and feature a vessel that will hold approximately 1 fluid oz. of a liqueur. Larger liqueur glasses are available for serving dessert drinks that will hold 2 to 3 oz. When a stem is a part of a glass, it is typically much smaller than that of a goblet. In some cases, the liqueur glass may come with a dainty handle in place of a stem.
