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 glassEmily Price

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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 Strain the cocktail over fresh ice in a rocks glass, and garnish with an orange wheel for a pop of citrus. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Mezcal 1 oz Watermelon Juice 0.25 oz Agave Nectar 0.25 oz Campari 0.75 oz Lime Juice 4 drops Hellfire Bitters Directions: Combine all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rocks glass 

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rocks glass was in 1961

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“Rocks glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocks%20glass. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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