Emoji meaning and copy
πΈ Cocktail Glass Emoji
Unicode name: Cocktail Glass. Category: Food & Drink.
Emoji overview
| Emoji | πΈ |
|---|---|
| Official Unicode name | Cocktail Glass |
| Unicode version | Unicode 6.0 |
| Emoji version | Emoji 0.6 |
| First introduced | 2010 |
| Release date | Exact release date not stored in this generated dataset |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | drink |
| Unicode block | Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs |
| Emoji status | fully-qualified |
| RGI status | RGI fully-qualified emoji |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
| Accessibility name | Cocktail Glass emoji |
| Alt text | Cocktail Glass emoji (πΈ) |
| Summary | πΈ Cocktail Glass adds a quick visual cue for cocktail, glass, food. It belongs to Food & Drink, appears in drink, and works best with clear text. People use it in restaurant posts and recipe notes where tone or scanning speed matters. |
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Meaning
Cocktail Glass usually communicates ideas connected with cocktail, glass, food, drink. Its emotional meaning depends on the sentence around it, the relationship between sender and reader, and the platform where it appears. In a positive setting, it can make a label, caption or message easier to scan without adding a long explanation.
πΈ can carry positive, neutral or negative meaning. Positive use can reinforce warmth, humor, celebration or clarity. Negative use can happen when the emoji feels unclear, dismissive or culturally mismatched. The main risk is ambiguity: the same emoji can feel playful in one conversation and distracting, sarcastic or too casual in another.
Common interpretation comes from the Unicode name, platform artwork and everyday social use. Informally, people use πΈ in chats, captions, bios and reactions. Professionally, it should be used sparingly, usually in informal updates, friendly support replies, social posts or internal notes where the audience expects a lighter tone. For public content, include enough text for readers and assistive technology to understand the intended meaning.
Cocktail Glass is useful in menus, restaurant posts, recipe notes, shopping lists and casual food conversations. Pair it with words so screen readers and translators keep the meaning clear.
Search intent
People search for Cocktail Glass to copy the emoji, understand its meaning, find Unicode codes, compare platform rendering and use it correctly in messages or social posts.
- Copy intent: visitors usually want to copy πΈ quickly for messages, captions, profiles, documents or code.
- Meaning intent: visitors want a clear explanation of Cocktail Glass, including tone, context, professional fit and possible ambiguity.
- Technical intent: developers and editors may need U+1F378, HTML entities, CSS escapes, JavaScript strings, JSON values or URL encoding.
- Discovery intent: related search terms include cocktail, glass, food, drink, food & drink and drink.
When to use Cocktail Glass
- Use πΈ when the message is about cocktail, glass, food and the emoji reinforces the written text.
- Use it for restaurant posts, recipe notes or event menus when a compact visual cue helps the reader scan quickly.
- Use it with a short label or sentence when accuracy matters, especially in public posts, documentation or professional messages.
When not to use Cocktail Glass
- Do not use πΈ as the only signal for important instructions, warnings, prices, dates or accessibility-critical information.
- Avoid long repeated emoji strings in screen-reader-heavy contexts because repeated names can become noisy and hard to understand.
- Avoid using the emoji when the audience, culture or platform could interpret the tone differently from what you intend.
History
Cocktail Glass is standardized in the Unicode emoji ecosystem and appears here as Emoji 0.6. Its release year is listed as 2010, with Unicode 6.0 mapping. Unicode defines U+1F378; platforms still draw their own artwork.
Platforms refine emoji artwork for legibility, accessibility, brand style and consistency. That is why πΈ may look different on iPhone, Android, Windows, WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord or X even though copying it sends the same Unicode text.
Timeline
| Created | Defined through the Unicode emoji standardization process or an earlier Unicode character assignment. |
|---|---|
| Approved | Emoji 0.6 is the emoji release recorded for this page. Exact proposal approval dates are not stored in this generated dataset. |
| Unicode version | Unicode 6.0 is the nearest Unicode release mapping available from the emoji version data. |
| First supported | 2010 is the release year recorded for this emoji version. Platform rollout can happen later by operating system, browser, app or emoji font. |
| Latest revision | Current platform artwork may continue to change while the copied Unicode sequence remains stable. |
Accessibility and alt text
| Accessible name | Cocktail Glass emoji |
|---|---|
| Alt text | Cocktail Glass emoji (πΈ) |
| Screen reader note | Most assistive technologies announce the emoji by name. Do not rely on πΈ alone for important meaning. |
| Writing guidance | Put the important words in text first, then use the emoji as supporting tone or a visual cue. |
| Repeated emoji guidance | Avoid long repeated emoji strings because screen readers may announce each emoji separately. |
Unicode information
| Unicode | U+1F378 |
|---|---|
| Code point | 1F378 |
| UTF-8 | 0xF0 0x9F 0x8D 0xB8 |
| UTF-16 | 0xD83C 0xDF78 |
| UTF-32 | 0x0001F378 |
| HTML decimal | 🍸 |
| HTML hex | 🍸 |
| CSS | \1F378 |
| JavaScript | \u{1F378} |
| JSON escape | "πΈ" |
| URL encoding | %F0%9F%8D%B8 |
| React | {"πΈ"} |
| Flutter | Text("πΈ") |
| Swift | let emoji = "πΈ" |
| Kotlin | val emoji = "πΈ" |
| Python | emoji = "πΈ" |
| Java | String emoji = "πΈ"; |
| JSON | "πΈ" |
HTML code
| HTML entity | 🍸 |
|---|---|
| HTML hex | 🍸 |
| HTML decimal | 🍸 |
CSS code
Use this CSS escape when the surrounding font supports emoji rendering.
.emoji::before { content: "\1F378 "; }
JavaScript code
| String | "\u{1F378}" |
|---|---|
| encodeURIComponent | %F0%9F%8D%B8 |
| JSON | "πΈ" |
Usage examples
- Copy πΈ for a quick reaction.
- Use πΈ in a caption or message.
- Pair πΈ with related food & drink emojis.
I'll send the details now πΈ
Weekend mood: cocktail πΈ
Thanks everyone for the messages πΈ
Discord
That update landed better than expected πΈ
Slack
Quick note: this is ready for review πΈ
X (Twitter)
Tiny update, big difference πΈ
A small milestone worth recognizing πΈ
Thanks for the quick turnaround πΈ
SMS
On my way πΈ
Conversation examples
- A: Want to add a quick cocktail cue? B: πΈ This works.
- A: Which emoji fits this caption? B: Try πΈ with a short sentence so the meaning stays clear.
- A: Is πΈ enough by itself? B: Usually add text too, especially outside casual chat.
Real-life examples
- Reacting to a friend in a quick chat with πΈ.
- Adding tone to an Instagram caption about cocktail.
- Marking a short status update in Slack or Discord.
- Making a list item easier to scan in notes or documentation.
- Pairing πΈ with a related emoji to create a compact visual phrase.
- Adding personality to a bio, profile or social media headline.
- Responding to a community post without writing a long reply.
- Labeling restaurant posts in a friendly way.
- Making recipe notes feel less plain while keeping the text readable.
- Testing how a message feels before publishing it across platforms.
- Creating an accessible caption where the emoji supports, but does not replace, the words.
Emoji combinations
Pair πΈ with related emojis when you want a stronger visual phrase. These combinations are suggestions, so adjust them for your platform, audience and tone.
Platform appearance
Emoji artwork varies by operating system, app and emoji font, while the Unicode value remains the same. PrintEmoji does not copy Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Discord, Slack or other proprietary emoji artwork; the previews below use native text rendering and factual rendering notes.
Apple
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iOS, iPadOS and macOS emoji fonts. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
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Android and Noto Color Emoji. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
Samsung
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Samsung One UI emoji fonts. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
Microsoft
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Windows and Fluent emoji styles. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
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App-specific rendering depending on device and version. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
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Meta platform rendering. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
X
πΈ
Platform emoji rendering where supported. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
Discord
πΈ
Unicode emoji plus optional custom server emoji workflows. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
Slack
πΈ
Unicode emoji plus workspace-specific custom emoji. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
OpenMoji
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Open-source emoji artwork where installed or referenced. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
JoyPixels
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Licensed emoji artwork where a site or app has permission. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
Google Noto
πΈ
Open-source Noto emoji font family where available. This page uses native text rendering and does not copy vendor artwork.
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FAQ
What does Cocktail Glass mean?
Cocktail Glass is used for cocktail, glass, food, drink and belongs to the Food & Drink emoji category.
When should I use Cocktail Glass?
Use Cocktail Glass when it supports the written message and matches the tone of the conversation, caption or label.
What is the Unicode for Cocktail Glass?
The Unicode code point sequence for Cocktail Glass is U+1F378.
Can I copy πΈ Cocktail Glass?
Yes. Use the copy button on this page to copy πΈ, or open the PrintEmoji keyboard to combine it with other emojis.
Can I use Cocktail Glass on Instagram?
Yes. Cocktail Glass can be pasted into Instagram captions, comments, bios and direct messages as a regular Unicode emoji.
How is Cocktail Glass displayed on iPhone?
On iPhone, Cocktail Glass is drawn by Apple's emoji font. The Unicode value is the same, but the artwork can differ from Android or Windows.
Can Android users see Cocktail Glass?
Android users can see Cocktail Glass when their device, app and emoji font support the Unicode version for this emoji.
Is Cocktail Glass appropriate for work?
Cocktail Glass can be appropriate at work when it supports a clear message and matches the culture of the channel. Avoid it in formal or high-stakes communication.
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