rocks glass
noun
plural rocks glasses
: a short tumbler (see tumbler entry 2) used especially for a cocktail that is served over ice
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, shake vigorously. Strain and serve on the rocks—in a rocks glass …—
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Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir until well chilled; strain into a rocks glass with a sphere ice cube.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Strain into a double old-fashioned rocks glass filled with rock ice.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Where this set goes the extra mile is by including a set of rocks glasses and a crystal mixing glass.
—Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
How to Make a Holiday Jewel Mocktail In a champagne flute, highball glass, rocks glass, or white wine glass, combine ½ ounce pure maple syrup and ½ teaspoon orange bitters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Strain into a double old-fashioned rocks glass filled with rock ice.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Where this set goes the extra mile is by including a set of rocks glasses and a crystal mixing glass.
—Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
How to Make a Holiday Jewel Mocktail In a champagne flute, highball glass, rocks glass, or white wine glass, combine ½ ounce pure maple syrup and ½ teaspoon orange bitters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Rocks glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocks%20glass. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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