Glass & serve

Glasses, ice and garnish words: up, neat, on the rocks, coupe, twist.

big rockOne large, slow-melting (often crystal-clear) ice cube.
coupeShallow, stemmed, round glass for drinks served up.
crushed iceSmall ice that chills fast and dilutes more. Tiki and juleps.
dehydratedDried fruit-slice garnish, mostly for looks and aroma.
Luxardo cherryDark Italian candied cherries in syrup, the bar's fancy garnish.
neatPoured straight from the bottle, no ice, no chill.
Nick & NoraSmall, bell-shaped stemmed glass, named for the couple in The Thin Man.
on the rocksServed over ice in a short glass.
rocks glassShort, wide glass for drinks over ice or neat.
sidecarExtra of your drink served on the side in a small glass on ice. (Also a classic cognac sour.)
tiki mugCeramic mug shaped like a tiki head or tropical figure. Hides how strong it is.
twistA strip of citrus peel, its oils sprayed over the drink.
upChilled with ice, then strained into a stemmed glass with no ice.