16 of the best cocktail glasses

Best cocktail glasses to buy at a glance

• Best martini glasses: LSA International martini glasses, £40/set of 4
• Best margarita glasses: Anton Studio Designs margarita glasses, £22/set of 2
• Best colourful cocktail glasses: Yara sculptural cocktail glasses, £20/set of 2
• Best coupette glasses: Untitled Drinks coupette glasses, £44/set of 2
• Best budget highball glasses: M&S scalloped highball glasses, £16/set of 4
• Best square gin glasses: Anton Studio Designs empire gin glasses, £25.99/set of 2
• Best for champagne cocktails: Sigiri champagne glasses, £50/set of 4
• Best shot glasses: Morgan shot glasses, £24/set of 4
• Best glasses for tropical cocktails: Diamante piña colada glasses, £19.95/set of 2
• Best for gin cocktails: ProCook gin balloon, £20/set of 2
• Best for whisky cocktails: Glencairn whisky copita, £6.75
• Best investment tumbler: Royal Selangor frost tumbler, £79
• Best whisky glass duo: LSA International Whisky Islay Tumbler, £44.75/set of 2
• Best martini glass gift set: No 3 Perfect Martini Gift Set, £105/set of 2 and bottle
• Best highball glasses: LSA International canopy recycled glass highball, £50/set of 4
• Best delicate cocktail glasses: Ferm Living Host liqueur glasses in blush pink, £49.99/set of 4

Best cocktail glasses to buy 2024

LSA International Borough Martini Glasses

Best martini glasses

Nick and Nora-style glasses make for an especially chic martini – just remember to chill the glass

for 20 minutes or so in the freezer for that extra frosty drink – we’ll have ours with gin, dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters.

Anton Studio Designs margarita glasses

• Available from John Lewis (£22/set of 2)

Best margarita glasses

Whether you like your margaritas served spicy, fruity or frozen, this deep glass duo makes it easy to serve in style. See our margarita recipes for recipe inspiration, from a vibrant blueberry margarita to a refreshing frozen mango marg.

Available from:
John Lewis (£22/set of 2)

Yara pink sculptural cocktail glasses

• Available from Oliver Bonas (£20/set of 2)

Best colourful cocktail glasses

Add a splash of colour to your cocktail hour with these quirky, modern cocktail glasses with chunky green stems and delicate pale pink glass bowls.

Available from:
Oliver Bonas (£20/set of 2)

Untitled Drinks coupette glasses

• Available from Untitled Drinks (£44/set of 2)

Best coupette glasses

Untitled Drinks – owner of Bar Termini, Untitled Bar and 69 Colebrooke Row in London – has released a range of handmade glassware designed to enhance the cocktail you're drinking. We're coveting the rose-hued negroni glasses and these coupettes, designed to ensure your martini is as cold and as crisp as possible.

Available from:
Untitled Drinks (£44/set of 2)

M&S scalloped highball glasses

• Available from M&S (£16/set of 4)

Best budget highball glasses

Perfect for long cocktails such as a Tom Collins or classic whisky highball, these highball glasses have a gently scalloped design for extra flair. We love the pale blue glass, too.

Available from:
M&S (£16/set of 4)

Anton Studio Designs empire gin glasses

• Available from John Lewis (£22/set of 2), Amazon (£22.99/set of 2)

Best square gin glasses

Essential kit for G&T drinkers – fill these elegant glasses with ice, your favourite gin, tonic and lots of garnishes. Here's how to make the perfect gin and tonic.

Available from:
John Lewis (£22/set of 2)
Amazon (£22.99/set of 2)

Sigiri champagne glasses

• Available from Nkuku (£50/set of 4)

Best glasses for champagne cocktails

If a mimosa or a bellini is your cocktail of choice, these unusual glasses make a change from a classic champagne flute. Made from recycled glass for extra sustainability credentials, the long glass bowl sits directly on the base.

Available from:
Nkuku (£50/set of 4)

Morgan shot glasses

• Available from Anthropologie (£24/set of 4)

Best shot glasses

A fun addition to your glassware collection, it's always handy to have a couple of shot glasses in the cupboard. This set of four from Anthropologie comes in three shades: a pale lilac, turquoise or vibrant deep pink that is guaranteed to get the party started.

Available from:
Anthropologie (£24/set of 4)

Diamante hurricane glasses

Best glasses for tropical cocktails

These crystal glasses are ideal for tropical and tiki-style cocktails such as pina coladas and zombies.

ProCook gin balloon

• Available from ProCook (£20/set of 2)

Best for gin cocktails

Another option for the gin fans, these generous balloon glasses have an extra large 820ml capacity: good for an Aperol spritz, creative gin cocktails or simply filling with lots of ice to keep drinks cool in summer.

Available from:
ProCook (£20/set of 2)

Glencairn whisky copita

• Available from Amazon (£17.95), The Whisky Exchange (£6.75)

Best glass for whisky cocktails

This classic tasting glass is designed to concentrate the aromas of spirits like whisky. It's also a lovely option for sipping aperitifs like dry sherry or after-dinner liqueurs and digestifs.

Available from:
Amazon (£17.95)
The Whisky Exchange (£6.75)

Royal Selangor frost tumbler

• Available from John Lewis (£79)

Best investment tumbler

Run out of ice? This useful tumbler comes with a pewter base that can be chilled in the freezer and then placed under the glass to keep your drink cold for a couple of hours. It's also perfect for cocktails or spirits that you don't want to dilute with ice.

No 3 Perfect Martini Gift Set

• Available from £105/set of 2 and bottle, Berry, Bros & Rudd (£150)

Best martini glasses gift set

Need a gift for the martini lover in your life? This set features two of No 3 Gin’s delicate martini glasses, a collaboration between the distillery and glassware brand Nude. Designed to ensure your martini stays colder for longer, they come with a bottle of No 3’s rather delicious juniper-led gin.

Available from:
Harvey Nichols (£105)
Berry, Bros & Rudd (£150)

LSA International Whisky Islay Tumbler, set of 2

• Available from Heal's (£65)

Reassuringly chunky glasses (with their own individual walnut wood bases) to cradle in your hands, preferably in front of a roaring fire.

Available from:
Heal's (£65)

LSA International canopy recycled glass highball

• Available from £50/set of 4

Best highball glasses

A sleek, minimalist aesthetic makes these glasses a stylish, versatile choice for long soft drinks or cocktails such as a dark ’n’ stormy.

Available from:
Heal's (£50/set of 4)

Ferm Living Host liqueur glasses in blush pink

• Available from Ferm Living (£49.99/set of 4)

These little glasses strike a chic balance between robustness and elegance, in a shade of pink that would look equally smart alongside sharp modern décor as it would more romantic and whimsical styles. Great for serving dry sherry or martinis before dinner, or sweet liqueurs and other digestifs later on – plus, they’re dishwasher-safe.

Available from:
Ferm Living (£49.99/set of 4)

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