YARAI Mixing Glass 700ml
The YARAI Mixing Glass 700ml is a cocktail mixing vessel designed for drinks prepared using the stirring technique. Ingredients are mixed with ice using a Bar Spoon, then the cocktail is strained into the selected serving glass.
The model combines the cylindrical shape of a classic Mixing Glass with a geometric diamond-pattern exterior. Its wide opening provides space for working with ice and a Bar Spoon, while the pouring spout helps transfer the drink after mixing.
With a total capacity of 700ml, it is suitable for use both at a professional cocktail bar station and in a Home Bar.
What Is a Mixing Glass and When Is It Used?
A Mixing Glass is a bar tool used for cocktails prepared by mixing ingredients with ice. This method is known as stirring, which is why the alternative term Stirring Glass is also sometimes used for this type of barware.
Measured ingredients are added to the Mixing Glass together with ice and stirred using a Bar Spoon. During the process, the drink is progressively chilled and diluted. Once the desired result is reached, a strainer is used to separate the cocktail from the mixing ice before it is poured into the serving glass.
A Mixing Glass is particularly associated with recipes where the ingredients are combined through stirring rather than being shaken in a cocktail shaker.
Classic Cocktails Prepared by Stirring
Well-known cocktails commonly prepared using this technique include:
- Negroni;
- Manhattan;
- Dry Martini;
- Boulevardier;
- Rob Roy;
- Martinez.
The Mixing Glass can also be used for many other classic and signature cocktails whenever the recipe and chosen preparation method call for stirring the ingredients with ice.
How Do You Use a Mixing Glass?
- Measure the ingredients using a jigger.
- Add the ingredients and ice to the Mixing Glass.
- Stir with a Bar Spoon using a controlled movement around the inside of the vessel.
- Monitor temperature and dilution according to the cocktail being prepared.
- Strain the drink into the serving glass using an appropriate strainer.
There is no universal stirring time suitable for every cocktail. The required time depends on the recipe, ingredients, amount and temperature of the ice, and the desired temperature and dilution.
What Does the 700ml Capacity Mean?
The 700ml measurement represents the total capacity of the Mixing Glass, not the recommended volume of the finished cocktail.
During preparation, a significant part of the internal space is occupied by ice. The capacity should therefore be understood as the available working volume for ingredients, ice and the stirring process rather than as an indication of how much drink should be served.
For this reason, we do not assign a fixed number of cocktails to the vessel. The required volume varies according to the recipe, amount of ice and serving size being prepared.
YARAI Design with Geometric Diamond Pattern
The exterior of this Mixing Glass features a geometric diamond pattern associated with the Yarai style commonly found on this type of cocktail mixing vessel.
The decorative pattern gives the product a distinctive appearance compared with a completely smooth Mixing Glass, while the clear glass allows the drink and ice to remain visible during preparation.
The cylindrical shape, wide opening and pouring spout complete its functional design as a cocktail mixing vessel.
Mixing Glass or Cocktail Shaker?
A Mixing Glass and a cocktail shaker are tools used for different preparation techniques. The appropriate choice depends on the cocktail recipe and the desired method.
In a Mixing Glass, the ingredients are stirred with ice using a Bar Spoon. In a shaker, the ingredients and ice are mixed by shaking the vessel.
Cocktails such as the Negroni, Manhattan, Martini and Boulevardier are well-known examples associated with stirring. Other recipes, including many containing citrus juice or ingredients that need to be integrated through agitation, may call for shaking instead.
Neither tool universally replaces the other: each corresponds to a different cocktail preparation method.
What Accessories Are Used with a Mixing Glass?
When preparing a stirred cocktail, a Mixing Glass is commonly used together with:
- Jigger – for measuring ingredients;
- Bar Spoon – for stirring the drink with ice;
- Strainer – for separating the cocktail from the mixing ice;
- Ice – for chilling and controlled dilution;
- Serving glass – selected according to the cocktail recipe.
The type of strainer and other accessories should be selected according to the dimensions of the vessel and the bartender's preferred working technique.
For Cocktail Bars, HoReCa and Home Bars
The YARAI Mixing Glass 700ml can be incorporated into a professional bar station in cocktail bars, restaurants, hotels or event service.
In a Home Bar, it is suitable for anyone who wants to prepare cocktails using dedicated bar tools and better understand the differences between stirring and shaking.
It is therefore a specialised cocktail preparation tool rather than simply a vessel for combining ingredients.
Technical Specifications
- Product type: Mixing Glass / cocktail mixing vessel;
- Style: YARAI;
- Product code: MXGS0005;
- Total capacity: 700ml;
- Height: approx. 185mm;
- Diameter: approx. 87mm;
- Material: clear glass;
- Exterior design: geometric diamond pattern;
- Shape: cylindrical;
- Pouring: pouring spout;
- Primary technique: stirring;
- Use: cocktail bars, restaurants, hotels, events and Home Bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YARAI Mixing Glass?
It is a cocktail mixing vessel with a geometric diamond-pattern design associated with the Yarai style. It is used for preparing cocktails by stirring ingredients with ice using a Bar Spoon.
What is the capacity of this Mixing Glass?
The total capacity is 700ml. This represents the volume of the vessel, not the recommended quantity of the finished cocktail.
Which cocktails can be prepared in it?
It is suitable for stirred recipes such as the Negroni, Manhattan, Martini, Boulevardier, Rob Roy and Martinez, as well as other cocktails where stirring is the chosen preparation technique.
What is the difference between a Mixing Glass and a cocktail shaker?
In a Mixing Glass, ingredients are stirred with ice using a Bar Spoon. In a shaker, the ingredients are mixed by shaking. The appropriate tool and technique depend on the cocktail recipe.
Which accessories are useful with a Mixing Glass?
A practical setup can include a jigger for measuring, a Bar Spoon for stirring and a strainer for separating the finished cocktail from the mixing ice before serving.
Is it suitable for a Home Bar?
Yes. It can be used both at a professional bar station and at home for cocktails prepared using the stirring technique.
What are its dimensions?
The Mixing Glass is approximately 185mm high and 87mm in diameter, with a total capacity of 700ml.
What is the product code?
The product code is MXGS0005.