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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Stir for 10 to 20 seconds, and strain over a big cube into a rocks glass.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Honey Lavender Margarita 2 ounce blanco tequila 1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce honey lavender simple syrup
0.5 ounce crème de violette
0.5 ounce Alma Finca orange liqueur
Shake with ice and serve in a rocks glass over fresh ice.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Keep scrolling for more presents for $50 and under that are sure to make your dad smile, including gorgeous rocks glasses and an extensive grooming kit that will make his self-care moments feel royal.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 June 2025
Amaretto 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice or to a rocks glass over a large piece of ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Honey Lavender Margarita 2 ounce blanco tequila 1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce honey lavender simple syrup
0.5 ounce crème de violette
0.5 ounce Alma Finca orange liqueur
Shake with ice and serve in a rocks glass over fresh ice.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Keep scrolling for more presents for $50 and under that are sure to make your dad smile, including gorgeous rocks glasses and an extensive grooming kit that will make his self-care moments feel royal.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 June 2025
Amaretto 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice or to a rocks glass over a large piece of ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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