Uses for Cocktail Glasses
Cocktail glasses come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are commonly used to serve drinks such as martinis and margaritas. The use of a cocktail glass can extend well beyond that of a beverage holder. There are numerous ways that you can get creative with a cocktail glass.
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Serve Appetizers
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Cocktail glasses can be used to serve a variety of appetizers, including fruits, shrimp, vegetables, dips and seafood tar tare. Use smaller cocktail glasses for individual servings or larger ones for guests to help themselves.
Serve Dessert
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A cocktail glass can be a fancy way to serve guests at a party or special events dessert. Cocktail glasses can be used to serve cheesecake, ice cream and mousse dishes. Using smaller cocktail glasses allows you to create fancy, individual treats for each of your guests.
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Gifts
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Use cocktail glasses to create unique gifts. These gifts can be used for birthdays, bachelorette parties or any other special occasion. You can also use these gifts as party favors for a cocktail-style party. Fill a larger-sized cocktail glass with a variety of small items. Use drink-mixes, light-up ice cubes, miniature bottles of alcohol and drink umbrellas. Wrap the cocktail glass in a cellophane wrap and secure with a ribbon.
Engraved Gifts
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An engraved cocktail glass can be used to signify a number of special occasions. You can order engraved cocktail glasses on-line and can often have them customized in stores at your local mall. Engraved cocktail glasses can be used as gifts for bachelorette or wedding parties, to signify 21st birthdays, and for wedding anniversaries.
Decorative Use
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Cocktail glasses can also be used decoratively. Cocktail glasses come in a variety of different colors, shapes, sizes and prints. You may find a cocktail glass or set of cocktail glasses that add a decorative touch for your kitchen, dining room, game room or even your bedroom. In your bedroom, a cocktail glass is useful for holding jewelry or make-up. Cocktail glasses can also be used to hold candles or potpourri.
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