bottle with popping cork
Unicode: 1F37E
Description
A dark red or purple cocktail glass, often depicted with a frothy, foamy, or layered drink, sometimes with a straw or garnish.
Group:
Food & Drink > drink
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents celebrations, indulgence, luxury, parties, or sophisticated enjoyment. Can also signify relaxation or winding down.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents a generic mixed drink or cocktail, distinct from specific drink types like beer or wine, allowing for broader use in convivial contexts.
Usage Examples
- Inviting someone for drinks: 'Let's grab a drink tonight! 🍸'
- Celebrating an event: 'Happy New Year! 🎉🍸'
- Enjoying a party: 'This party is lit! 🍸🎶'
- Showing relaxation: 'Time to unwind with a good cocktail. 🍸'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with alcoholic beverages, cocktails, happy hour, and nightlife. Used to invite people for a drink or show enjoyment of celebrations.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with celebration and alcoholic drinks, but might also be used in contexts of social events or sophisticated outings.