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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Briefly shake to incorporate the ingredients, then pour into a large rocks glass.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Strain mixture into a rocks glass over ice.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Strain over a large clear cube in a rocks glass and express an orange peel over the drink for garnish.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Pour mixture evenly into 4 rocks glasses or 6 coupe glasses.
—Justin Burke, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Strain mixture into a rocks glass over ice.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Strain over a large clear cube in a rocks glass and express an orange peel over the drink for garnish.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Pour mixture evenly into 4 rocks glasses or 6 coupe glasses.
—Justin Burke, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rocks glass
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“Rocks glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocks%20glass. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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