The Cocktail Glass You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

One could argue that cocktails are something of an art, requiring just the right balance of acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and heat. But, it's not always about what's in the glass; sometimes it's about the glass itself. Whether it's a champagne flute for your champagne, a rocks glass for your Old Fashioned, or a tin mug for your easy Moscow mule, some drinks simply aren't the same without their associated cocktail glass. The same argument could be made the other way, however, with cocktails like the Aperol spritz made entirely new with just the swap of a glass. 

While each cocktail glass certainly serves its own unique purpose, they also each carry their own personality. Much like the twelve zodiacs that make up the astrological calendar, every cocktail glass comes with its own strengths and weaknesses that make it best suited for various applications. Also, from the way you hold them to the way they feel in your hand, each type of cocktail glass provides a different drinking experience. Uncoincidentally, you could say the same thing about every zodiac sign. 

Your drinking experience depends just as much on the cocktail you're drinking — and the glass it comes in — as the people you're drinking it with. The good news is that, with the cocktail glass you'd be based on your zodiac, all of those things can go together.

Decisive, determined, and daring, Aries have a lot going for them. However, if the fact they're not only the first of the zodiacs but the first of the fire signs, and they're represented by rams, tells you anything, it's that these signs aren't the ones you want to be caught standing in the way of. Leaping head first, and often at full speed, the Aries doesn't take many of the repercussions of their actions into account before acting on them — and, when their short, fiery fuse is set off, they're that much more difficult to cool down. The good news is that's something the cocktail glass they'd be can help with. 

If the Aries were any cocktail glass behind the bar, they'd have to be a Moscow mule mug. Best served chilled on the rocks, this gingery and, fittingly, ever so slightly spicy, cocktail is kept cool by its signature copper mug. Made from metal, the Moscow mule mug is just one of the many hacks to keep your drinks cold throughout the warmer months — and it's not just reserved for Moscow mules, either. Any cocktail, be it a frozé, a frozen sangria, or a margarita on the rocks, can benefit from this cocktail glass's natural cooling abilities. Knowing how hot Aries run, these glasses should come in handy. 

As the first earth sign of the zodiac, the Taurus is known to display some of the most stereotypical Earth sign characteristics — particularly being very stubborn. It's not necessarily the worst trait to have, however. Truth be told, the Taurus' stubbornness is actually directly related to the value they place on consistency and dependability. It's also what makes them so incredibly grounded and stable. 

With this in mind, the cocktail glass the Taurus would be based on their zodiac would have to be one that exemplifies all of those stereotypical, Earth-sign characteristics as well as they do. So, it only makes sense that they'd be a rocks glass — pun intended. Apart from the obvious relationship between rock and Earth, rocks glasses are weighty, stable, and especially hard to spill. 

That simple fact alone can be symbolic of this sign's chilled and relaxed nature. However, there's also the familiar feeling they provide. Heavy in your hand and usually served in drinks with one large rock of ice, drinking out of a rocks glass feels stable like a Taurus is. it's no wonder why, just like every person needs a Taurus in their life, rocks glasses are one of the 12 cocktail glasses every home bar should have.

Represented by twins and commonly depicted by the image of two masks, it's really no wonder where the "two-faced" Gemini rumors stir from. But, while these signs are guilty gossipers themselves, it's only fair to point out the rumors aren't true. What is true is that, of all the zodiacs, these signs could use a twin the most. That's because the Gemini is known to have lots of hobbies and interests and, on top of that, they're also incredibly social. This leads their calendars to being particularly overbooked, forcing them to decide between one interest and another. With a twin, at least they could be in two places at once. 

Having said all of that, there's really only one cocktail glass Geminis could be, based on their zodiac sign — and that's the Nick and Nora glass. Apart from being named after two people, which sounds like the perfect pick for a set of non-identical twins, Nick and Nora glasses bring two styles of glassware together to create the ideal combination of a martini and Coupe glass. While the Nick and Nora glass is most commonly used for cocktails like the classic Sidecar or to serve champagne, this very fact makes it versatile by nature. 

Being stemmed and therefore avoiding the warmth of your hand, a coupe could be used to serve anything from white wine to frozen cocktails. That means that, at least with this cocktail glass, the Gemini won't have to be forced to choose.

Cancers are a lot like the crabs that represent them in the fact that they have tough exteriors. They also tend to prefer to stay inside their shells — or their homes, in the Cancer's human scenario. Even so, these signs are known to enjoy hosting people. While that does go along with their homebody nature, it doesn't necessarily go along with their reputation for being closed off. But, because these signs are so sensitive, their homes' walls are almost like a defense system — and hosting allows them the power of choosing who they let behind their walls, both metaphorically and physically. 

Therefore, the Cancer's cocktail glass is one that is meant to keep the dinner party going — just, not for too long. Because, while they do enjoy hosting over going out, they're usually ready to have their space back to themselves in due time. So, naturally, the cocktail glass they'd be is none other than the cordial glass. Intended to serve small amounts — usually one and a half to two ounces — this cocktail glass has a tulip-like shape and stem. It's typically used for sweet dessert wines, allowing for the perfect amount of something sweet to end the night. 

Truth be told, the cordial glass can really be used for anything — from sipping limoncello like a true Italian to tasting tequila. So, whatever the Cancer might be serving, it allows them to send a subliminal message to their guests that it's about time to go.

Of all the zodiac signs, Leo is one of the most associated with fame. These signs are just born for the limelight, and, being ruled by the sun, it makes sense why. But, while they have often been guilty of assuming the world revolves around them, the truth is that these signs are equally happy to celebrate other people as they are themselves. So, knowing how much they like to celebrate, the cocktail glass they'd be would have to be one that's as popular at parties as they are: the champagne flute. 

There's a reason why a champagne flute is called a champagne flute: While they might be divisive, they're perfectly engineered for preserving the bubbly beverage. After popping a bottle of champagne and pouring it straight into one of these glasses, the curvature preserves all of its bubbles and ensures that, with each sip, the aromas hit you straight in your nose. Just like the Leo, champagne flutes make the bubbles of your champagne impossible to ignore. But, more importantly, they provide a feeling of celebration. 

Whenever a Leo, or a bottle of champagne, shows up to the party, you know that it's going to be a memorable time. Champagne flutes, naturally, go hand in hand with that.

Despite being relentless perfectionists, Virgos are shockingly productive. Procrastination just isn't a word in their vocabulary. These signs tend to get a great deal of satisfaction out of creating lists and checking things off of them. But, how is it that they're able to get so much done? That's the million dollar question. Virgos have a great way of breaking big, complicated projects into small, tangible ones. It's by this approach that Virgos are able to curb any and all procrastination.

Given these tendencies, if the Virgo were any cocktail glass based on their zodiac, they'd have to be a sour glass. As opposed to many of the other types of cocktail glasses you may keep stocked behind your home bar, a sour glass is unique in that it's intended to serve smaller size cocktails. Commonly used for classic cocktail preparations such as a frothy whiskey sour, these glasses hold just 3 to 6 ounces of liquid — encouraging everyone to be just a bit more like the Virgo by taking smaller sips.

Not only could this approach help everyone have a more productive morning after, but it also means you can enjoy multiple varieties of cocktails in smaller formats, without actually drinking more alcohol than you normally would. Some people would consider that productive in itself.

Libras like pretty things, that much is true. It's why they're represented by a scale, as it represents their special appreciation for symmetry and balance. But, while it does make them incredibly talented in any career pertaining to aesthetics, this fixation with harmony runs much deeper than many people might assume. Unfortunately for the Libra, few people really understand that, which has led them to have a reputation for being materialistic and shallow. The good thing is that that's something the cocktail glass they'd be, based on their zodiac, can relate to. It also doesn't hurt that it looks good at the same time. 

If the Libra were any cocktail glass, they'd have to be the coupe glass. Coupe glasses are interesting because they have a sophisticated look to them, not too dissimilar from a martini glass — only the bowl on top of its stem is much more shallow. For this reason, it's usually used while serving frothier beverages such as a pisco sour or a gin fizz, as they're much less prone to spilling over the shallow edge. Since the texture and look of a cocktail's froth only adds to the drink's aesthetic and overall balance, these cocktail glasses are all the more fitting for a Libra. 

While they are known to be some of the most loyal, loving, and trustworthy signs of the zodiac, you don't want to end up on Scorpio's bad side. It makes sense, seeing as this sign's moods usually swing from one end of the spectrum to the other. There's a reason why they're associated with Scorpions, after all, and that's because when these signs sting, they sting. Just as quickly as they'll let you in (which, in reality, isn't quick at all) they'll ice you out. Frankly, there's no coming back from it, either. 

Since these signs are about as icy as it gets themselves, they shouldn't need any more of it from their cocktails. That's why, if the Scorpio were any cocktail glass in the back of the bar cabinet, they'd have to be one that's strictly reserved for cocktails that don't contain any ice — making them none other than the martini glass. While there are three different types, martini glasses in general are best for serving mixed, strained drinks, but only those served "up," which is just bartender slang for drinks served without ice. 

Shaken, stirred, or with a twist, a martini glass just doesn't go with ice, which is good because these signs serve enough of it themselves. What these glasses do deliver, on the other hand, is an undeniable air of sexiness — which, uncoincidentally, is something Scorpios also deliver.

Sagittarius are true free spirits, living life with a never ending sense of wanderlust. Being the adventurers of the zodiac, they see life as a quest for knowledge and understanding — and they're constantly being pulled from one side of the world to the other in their pursuit of it. This, paired with their seemingly relentless optimistic view of situations, make them the ideal zodiac signs to travel with. So, it's only right that, if they were any cocktail glass, it'd be one they'd likely get to enjoy during their travels — particularly in Japan. 

That's right, if the Sagittarius were any cocktail glass, they'd have to be a highball glass. Thin-walled with straight sides and a thin base, the Japanese whiskey highball cocktail always has an almost overflowing appearance in their namesake glasses, symbolic of this sign's tendency to always see the glass as half full. But, the design of the glass also lends well to keeping the drink cold and fizzy. Although, knowing how bubbly and optimistic these signs are themselves, that shouldn't be an issue regardless.

Nobody works harder than a Capricorn. These signs take a lot of pride in that fact, carrying all of the drive, resilience, responsibility, and determination that makes them easily respectable. Represented by the sea goat and associated with the knees, there's really no denying that Capricorns were born to climb. But, while all of their hard work certainly grants them much material success, their "workaholic" tendencies often leaves them wanting more of the other stuff.

Staying late at work, putting in overtime, losing sleep — all of these habits can only add up to one thing, and that's burn out. Fortunately, the solution is an easy one — and that's especially true with the help of the cocktail glass they'd be. The good news for the Capricorn is that, while burnout is certainly the result of working too much, they don't necessarily have to work any less to find their way out of it. All they really need to do is make more out of the time they're not working.

Capricorns can do this by spending more time away from screens, spending time outside or with their loved ones, meditating, and just, generally, relaxing. And all of this is made the more easier with the cocktail glass they'd be, based on their zodiac: a red wine glass. Big bowled and wide, and stemmed or stemless, the feeling that holding a red wine glass in your hand provides is relaxing enough for some. But, that's even more the case when it's filled.

There's just something about Aquariuses that makes them stick out from the crowd — even if it is somewhat intentional on their part. While these signs are known, first and foremost, as being the humanitarians of the zodiac. A natural contrarianism also goes hand in hand with that, since these signs actually prefer being different. They often make it a point to go against the grain. It's for this reason that they also tend to be far ahead of the rest of us, setting the trends far before anyone else even realizes that they're cool.

Knowing this, it's only right that, if the Aquarius were any cocktail glass based on their zodiac, they'd be the one responsible for creating the trendiest cocktail of all: the white wine glass. With just the swap of a white wine glass, Aperol single-handedly created one of the trendiest summer cocktails of all time: the Aperol Spritz. Once served in your usual tall glass, the original Aperol Spritz was just another Venetian bar drink before the white wine glass got involved. Surely, the Aquarius was drinking them before any of the rest of us were.

Pisces are represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions — an image symbolic of this sign's own internal dialogue, but also their connection to the ocean. While their imagination does grant them boundless creativity, these signs can be easily carried away by the currents of their emotions. The ocean, however, represents a sort of reprieve where these signs feel grounded in reality. That's why, if they were any cocktail glass, they'd have to be one related to the ocean in some way, which means they could only be the hurricane glass. 

Apart from its name, hurricane glasses are unique to the Pisces in that they most often serve the very kind of cocktails you'd drink by the ocean. From New Orleans hurricanes themselves to piña coladas, and from daiquiris to mai tais, the hurricane glass has a unique, curved shape and short stem that make it perfect for the kind of colorful, layered, and often frozen drinks that spark these signs' creative spirit. They're also particularly large, making them a natural choice for someone looking to submerge themselves in some tropical drinks by the beach.