A collins glass is a
glass tumbler which typically will contain . It is commonly used to serve sparkling
cocktails, especially
long drinks
A long drink or tall drink is an alcoholic mixed drink with a relatively large volume (> 12 cl, frequently 16–40 cl or between 5–9 fluid ounces). In Finland, a ‘long drink’ specifically contains gin plus a mixer, almost always a fruit soda ...
like the
Tom Collins or
John Collins John Collins may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* John Collins (poet) (1742–1808), English orator, singer, and poet
* John Churton Collins (1848–1908), English literary critic
* John H. Collins (director) (1889–1918), American director an ...
. Its cylindrical shape, narrower and taller than a
highball glass, keep the drink carbonated longer by reducing the surface area of the drink.
See also
*
Old fashioned glass
References
Drinking glasses
Drinkware
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