Cocktail mixing glass

A stable vessel for stirring a drink over ice before pouring it into serving glassware.

A stable vessel for stirring a drink over ice before pouring it into serving glassware.

What to look for: Look for a comfortable spout, balanced base and capacity for the drink plus ice; match it to your strainer.

Care and limitations: Check for chips and cracks. A suitable metal mixing vessel is an alternative, so a decorative glass is optional.