The Best Cocktail Glasses for Curating an Entirely New Personality

We are living in a renaissance of incredible cocktail glasses. Maybe it’s just that the internet has given folks more access to some of the best unique cocktail glasses the world has to offer, but I feel like I can’t turn a digital corner without falling in love with a confetti-embellished Champagne coupe or a […]

Aug 7, 2025 0

The Best Cocktail Glasses for Curating an Entirely New Personality

We are living in a renaissance of incredible cocktail glasses. Maybe it’s just that the internet has given folks more access to some of the best unique cocktail glasses the world has to offer, but I feel like I can’t turn a digital corner without falling in love with a confetti-embellished Champagne coupe or a set of old fashioned glasses that look like Barbapapas in the best way possible. During lockdown, my roommates and I would throw weekly fancy cocktail nights with eclectic glassware and pretty, Dalí-esque pearl onion garnishes. Those lockdown moments may have faded, but our collective craving for Personality Glassware has only continued to develop.

This isn’t to say I don’t appreciate a no-fuss, workhorse set of cocktail glasses. Stainless steel coupe glasses, for example, are aesthetically spartan and virtually unbreakable, but still manage to bring some Sharon Stone energy to the home bar cart. But I’ve observed an increasing amount of whimsical cocktail glasses that don’t just come from the MoMA Design Store or your local shoppy shop (think Big Night or Coming Soon), but big name retailers such as CB2 or even Amazon. This wave of cool glassware has roots in the souped-up pandemic home decor trends of yore (think, Goober candles and DIY foam mirrors), which served as a visual shorthand to say, “I may be stuck inside, but my personality is still here.”

As a collector of cool dinnerware and glassware, I always keep an eye out for unique cocktail glasses that were made by doting human hands (or at least look like it). Individual quirks are chic. Knowing where your stuff was made is always a good idea. When shopping for cool cocktail glasses, ask yourself questions like, would I try and flirt with this cocktail glass at a bar? If the answer is no, it’s probably not doing enough for you. I want my cocktail glasses to look like they could cast a spell on me or speak several languages. The aesthetic could be anything — I love a mishmash of dishes on display in a kitchen hutch — so long as it’s not boring.

Below, I have rounded up a small taste of the many unique cocktail glasses out there for every budget and aesthetic.

Like Carnival in a glass

Maison Balzac Pomponette Coupes (Set of 2)

The French-inspired Maison Balzac is a guaranteed portal to whimsical drinkware, and one of its most delightful creations is its line of colorful pomponette coupes.

Where to Buy:

$180 at Maison Balzac

Someone call John Waters

Gaogao Creative Pink Flamingo Cocktail Glasses (Set of 2)

Here’s an idea: fill these pink flamingo-themed cocktail glasses with a butterfly pea syrup spritz for a visual treat.

Where to Buy:

$31 at Amazon

You saw Dead and Company at The Sphere

Pierrot Doremus Wave Glasses (Set of 2)

Abask is a wonderful place to shop for some serious glassware, including this set of hand-blown French glass tumblers by Pierrot Doremus, who uses a Renaissance-era technique of intertwining colorful glass rods around a cylinder so that they can be twisted and blown into unique shapes.

Where to Buy:

$172 at Abask

Look for unexpected color combinations

Helle Mardahl Purple & Khaki Bon Bon ‘The Signature Glass’ Cocktail Glass

If I learned one thing from watching Stacy London on TLC, it’s that the things in your life don’t have to match — they just have to “go.” This cool purple and and khaki stem cocktail glass has an air of covetable nonchalance with its amorphous design and unique color combinations.

Where to Buy:

$355 at SSENSE

You’re a Pinterest-pilled romantic

Galactic Craft Gifts Custom Shell Cocktail Glass

RIP to every Victorian person who would have loved these custom seashell cocktail glasses. They’re not that practical, but that’s not the point. (The point = drinking Cynar like a powerful sea witch.)

Where to Buy:

~~$79.6~~ $43.78 at Etsy

The bow trend looks good in black

Maison Balzac Black Bow Coupes (Set of 2)

Bows have been everywhere lately, both in fashion and home decor. And as delightful as that is, there’s something particularly refreshing about Maison Balzac’s moodier take on the trend. (If you’re not into a slightly moody set, however, there’s also a chic transparent bow glass at Anthropologie for only $35.)

Where to Buy:

$152 at Maison Balzac

This expensive-looking set of versatile glasses

Bormiolo Rocco Cocktail Glasses (Set of 4)

I get nervous about splurging on fancy everyday glassware that will inevitably be broken or chipped by myself, a roommate, or a house guest. But this Italian-made set on Amazon looks way more expensive than it is, and is ready to serve up everything from mojitos to orange juice.

Where to Buy:

$30.99 at Amazon

Part Parker hotel, part Beetlejuice dinner scene

Fazeek Pink & Orange Striped Martini Glasses Set (Set of 2)

Fazeek is another eccentric dishware brand to keep on your radar, and its striped martini glasses add a pop of unexpected color to any tablescape. Don’t sleep on its fun-house-esque swirl tumblers, either.

Where to Buy:

$100 at SSENSE

You always forget which glass is yours

Ichendorf Milano Deco Tumblers (Set of 6)

An easy way to make sure you never pick up someone else’s drink again? Make your drinking glass less forgettable. I love the handmade touches that are visible on these glasses from Ichendorf Milano, which has been making quality glassware for nearly a century in a small town outside of Cologne, Germany.

Where to Buy:

$90 at Big Night

You’re the king of your castle

Charlie Larouche-Potvin SSENSE Exclusive Orange Dragon Wine Coupe

Pretty sure this is the kind of chalice — sorry, coupe — they start crusades over.

Where to Buy:

$310 at SSENSE

You had an Ancient Rome hyperfixation as a child

Bollenglass Hand-Blown Glass Tumbler

Again, some of the most beautiful glassware out there right now embraces an intricate and handmade look (see: the Paris-based glassblowers at La Soufflerie). I love to shop for pieces that look like long-lost Etruscan glassware, such as this funky little tumbler.

Where to Buy:

$86 at Abask

Tortoiseshell will never go out of style

CB2 Franklin Double Old Fashioned Glass

Tortoiseshell is a great example of what I like to call sober-whimsy: a motif or pattern that has personality, but is anchored by a more grown-up, sophisticated feel. (If you’re all set on old fashioned glassware, check out CB2’s tortoiseshell martini glasses, too.)

Where to Buy:

$14.95 at CB2

This set of tulip-inspired cocktail glasses

Jekosen Tulip Series Crystal Martini Cocktail Glasses (Set of 4)

Think, Sophie Lou Jacobsen on a budget. This set of four tulip-inspired glasses looks way more expensive than it is, and brings a touch of spring to your cocktail party.

Where to Buy:

$28.99 at Amazon

Stemless martini glasses (with built-in olive garnishes)

Anthropologie Garnish Stemless Martini Glass

Listen, stemless wine and martini glasses can come with a lot of peace of mind, if only because it means my cat won’t knock it off the table as easily. This option from Anthropologie comes with either a glass cherry or olive at its base.

Where to Buy:

$16 at Anthropologie

Cheers.