What did Nick and Nora drink?

Nick and Nora Charles are a quick-witted couple: Nick a retired detective, and Nora his wife. Together they solve crimes and make drinks, including Martinis, Manhattans and Highballs, all accompanied by effortless banter.
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What is a Coupette glass?

A Coupette Glass is a slightly larger and rounded approach to a cocktail glass and has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margarita's. It is also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks.
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What is a Myrna Loy drink?

2 ½ oz Gin. ½ oz Dry Vermouth. Olive. Shake gin and vermouth (to the tune of your favorite waltz) in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an olive.
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Why is a Nick and Nora glass called that?

Named for the fast-talking detective couple Nick and Nora Charles from Dashiell Hamett's 1934 novel The Thin Man (later to appear in a franchise of films, as well as a TV series, a stage play, and numerous other adaptations) who favored them, these stemmed glasses serve as something of a hybrid between a martini glass ...
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What is a small martini glass called?

It's also called a "lowball" or "rocks" glass. Typically used for short mixed drinks—including the famous old-fashioned—that are served "on the rocks," not every lowball cocktail requires ice.
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What do you serve in a Nick and Nora glass?

(Nick 'n Nora Glass)

It can be used for pretty much any drink that would otherwise be served in a Martini glass or coupe glass, though we've found that it most commonly sports spirit-forward drinks without citrus—at least that seems to be the trend in recent years.
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What is a sea breeze mixed drink?

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka.
  • 3 ounces cranberry juice.
  • 1 1/2 ounces grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed.
  • Garnish: lime wheel.
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What is sour glass?

A sour glass (also known as a delmonico glass) has a rounded cup with a stem specified for sweet, citrus drinks, such as a Whiskey Sour. The stem helps keep a cold drink from the warmth of your hand.
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What is a sherry glass?

A sherry glass or schooner is drinkware generally used for serving aromatic alcoholic beverages, such as sherry, port, aperitifs, and liqueurs, and layered shooters. The copita, with its aroma-enhancing narrow taper, is a type of sherry glass.
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What was Clark Gable's favorite drink?

CLARK GABLE & CONSTANCE BENNETT

Favorite drink: Jim Beam bourbon whiskey. Was known to drink it from vases.
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What did Fred Astaire drink?

Faced with the task of doing a “drunk” dance scene at the end of the film, and clearly trapped in the prison of his own angelic coordination, Astaire came up with a genius solution: bourbon. According to his daughter Ava, Astaire did two shots of bourbon before the first take, and one with each successive take.
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What is tulip glass?

Tulip Glasses (a.k.a., Belgian Glasses)

Details. With a bulbous body and a flared lip, the tulip glass is designed to capture the head and promote the aroma and flavor of Belgian ales and other malty, hoppy beers. Its short stem facilitates swirling, further enhancing your sensory experience. Appropriate Beer Styles.
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What is champagne tulip glass?

(Champagne Tulip, Champagne Glass)

A champagne flute—also known sometimes as a champagne tulip—is a tall, narrow glass used for serving (you guessed it) champagne and champagne cocktails. It usually holds between six and ten ounces, and is great for just about any bubbly drink.
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What is champagne saucer?

A champagne saucer, also known as a champagne coupe, is a stemmed glass with a wide, shallow bowl and is used for serving champagne and sparkling wines. Legend has it the shape of the glass was modelled after Marie Antoinette's breast.
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Is sherry stronger than wine?

The amount of alcohol by volume in a typical bottle of wine range from 6% on the lower end and upwards to 16% on the stronger end. Sherry wine, on the other hand, falls between 15% and 20% ABV (Alcohol By Volume) and this is generally thought to be why Sherry is frequently drunk in smaller amounts (normally 3oz.).
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What type of alcohol is sherry?

sherry, fortified wine of Spanish origin that typically has a distinctive nutty flavour. It takes its name from the province of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain, sherry being an Anglicization of Jerez.
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Why is sherry served in small glasses?

Glasses: Because it is fortified and therefore stronger than many wines, sherry is usually served in small, tulip-shaped glasses.
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How big is a Nick and Nora glass?

The Nick & Nora Glass has an overall height of 6.125" (15.56 cm) and diameter of 3.375” (8.57 cm). The Nick & Nora Glass holds a volume of 7 oz (20.7 cL).
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What is a Slim Jim glass?

Slim Jim glasses are amongst the most popular glasses available from Allens Hire because they're perfect for just about any gathering. Sometimes referred to as tumblers, Slim Jims are ideal for serving a variety of drinks, including cocktails and long drinks.
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Are cognac and brandy glasses the same?

The only thing that differentiates it from Brandy is that Cognac must be made in the Cognac region of France, as Business Insider's Alison Millington previously reported. With the traditional balloon glass, "the goal was to heat your Cognac," Poirier said.
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What cocktail was popular in the 70s?

Popular Cocktails of the 70's
  • Old Fashioned. 1 sugar cube. 3 dashes Angostura bitters. ...
  • Brandy Alexander. 1 ounce Aviation gin or brandy. ...
  • Grasshopper. 1 ounce DeKupers green crème de menthe. ...
  • Tom Collins. 1-1/2 ounces Fords gin. ...
  • Rusty Nail. 2 ounces Oban scotch. ...
  • Stinger. 2 ounces Grand Marnier cognac or brandy.
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What drink has vodka grapefruit juice and cranberry juice?

The sea breeze is a popular cocktail and part of a collection of vodka and fruit juice drinks. This recipe adds a hint of tart grapefruit juice to the Cape Codder (aka vodka cranberry). It's a delicious, spiked fruit punch that's a refreshing delight on hot summer days.
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What drink is vodka grapefruit juice and cranberry juice?

The cocktail is as refreshing as its name. The sea breeze cocktail is a refreshing blend of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.
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What are fizz glasses used for?

The Fizz Glass is part of the latest revolutionary collection from RIEDEL Barware, named Drink Specific Glassware. This glass captures the perfect frothy and pillowy “push-pop” head of foam in cocktails like the gin sour.
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