Bomb shot glass

£1.20

A small glass sized to be dropped whole into a larger drink for a bomb shot. Straight-sided and compact enough to fit inside a highball or pint glass without catching on the rim.

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SKU: GLA-012 Category:

Description

A bomb shot glass is a small measure glass, typically around 25-30ml, sized specifically to be dropped — glass and all — into a larger drink such as a highball or pint of lager. The straight, narrow sides mean it sinks cleanly through the liquid above it without catching on the rim of the larger glass or floating awkwardly on the surface. It's a specific-purpose item: too small to use as a general single-shot measure glass on its own, but exactly the right size and shape for the drop.

It's typically bought in multiples rather than as a single item, since bomb shots tend to be ordered in rounds and glasses go through service quickly. It's inexpensive enough that treating a few as breakages or losses each week isn't a major cost, and there's no real reason to buy a premium version, since the job doesn't call for anything beyond a plain, correctly sized glass. Dishwasher safe, though check they're seated securely in a rack given their small size.

Specification

Capacity Approx. 25-30ml
Shape Straight-sided
Use Bomb shots, dropped into a larger drink
Material Glass
Dishwasher safe Yes

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Questions about this product

What size glass do I need for a bomb shot?

Around 25-30ml is standard, which is enough to carry a spirit measure without being so large that it displaces too much of the drink it's dropped into or fails to sink cleanly. Anything much bigger tends to float or catch on the rim of the larger glass instead of dropping straight in, which is the point of the shape and size being kept deliberately small.

Can I use a standard shot glass instead of a dedicated bomb shot glass?

You can, but a standard single or double shot glass is often taller or wider than a dedicated bomb glass, which makes it more likely to catch on the rim of the larger glass or fail to sink properly. A purpose-built bomb shot glass is sized specifically for a clean drop, so if bomb shots are a regular order, it's worth having the correct size on hand.