In addition to basic glassware (i.e., shot glass, rocks glass, highball glass, and collins glass), there are also specialty glasses recommended for certain types of drinks. Some examples of specialty glasses include the martini glass, a margarita glass, and a brandy snifter.
Martini glasses are most often used for martinis served "up" (meaning no ice), cream drinks served up (like a Brandy Alexander or a Grasshopper), gimlets, cosmos, manhattans, rob roys, appletinis, and the like. In the absence of a margarita glass, a martini glass may be used to serve frozen drinks, such as margaritas, pina colada, and diaquiris.
Margarita glasses can be used for serving certain frozen drinks, such as margaritas, pina coladas, and diaquiris. However, neither margarita glasses nor martini glasses should be used for drinks being served "on the rocks" (meaning with ice). For example, a Margarita On The Rocks would be served in a collins glass.
Brandy snifters are generally used for brandies and cognacs. Some people also prefer a brandy snifter for certain cordials and/or liqueurs.
Tips for Chilling or Heating Specialty Glasses:
Martini and Margarita glasses should be chilled before use in most drinks. A quick way to chill your glasses is to fill them with ice and cold water and let sit while you are mixing the drink in your tin or blender. Then, empty the ice-water from the glass and pour in your drink.
Brandies and cognacs are meant to give a sensation of warmth, so I cannot think of a reason in the world to chill a brandy snifter before use. Due to the shape of the brandy snifter and the slow sipping technique usually employed, the brandy or cognac are generally warmed by the palm of the drinker's hand. However, if you prefer to use a pre-warmed snifter, then you can fill it with hot water and let it set for a few minutes. Then, empty the warm water from the glass and pour your drink.
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