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."
  
  

Composition

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  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.
  
  

Alternative Uses

• 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.
  
  

Where to purchase

• Purchase liqueur glasses wherever wine glasses are sold, such as department, outlet or specialty stores. They are often sold in sets as an additional piece to a set of stemware. In some cases, you may buy a single glass. You may also find used liqueur glasses at second hand stores, estate sales or online.