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 …

—Emily Price

Examples of rocks glass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for eight to 10 seconds, then either strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass or strain into a coupe or cocktails glass, up. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026

Shake the margarita vigorously and double-strain it into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice, then garnish with a lime wheel. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026

For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026

Instructions In a rocks glass with a few ice cubes, stir together the broth, vodka, and lime juice. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rocks glass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse