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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Shake hard for six to eight seconds and fine strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Strain into a rocks glass filled partially with ice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Strain into the rocks glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Strain into a rocks glass filled partially with ice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Strain into the rocks glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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