The 8 Best Cocktail Glasses of 2022

Best Overall

Nude Hepburn Low Ball Glasses

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"Nude Glass is coming out with some really unique and gorgeous styles," says Greg Kong, head bartender of New York's Kimika. The glassware within the brand's Hepburn collection, he adds, is a go-to for the restaurant's house drinks.

Crafted from lead-free crystal, this set of sculpturesque, 13-ounce glasses is perfect for cocktails on the rocks (of any size or shape) and make for great water glasses, to boot. You can also shop the rest of the collection to streamline your cabinet—think matching highball glasses, coupes, a mixing glass set, a shaker and more.

Best Budget

Bormioli Rocco Bodega Mini 7.5-Ounce Glass Tumbler - Set of 12

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Bormioli Rocco’s bodega glasses are an industry favorite for many reasons, and the low price tag is just a bonus. But in this case, the price is not a quality indicator by any means—these tumblers are made of ultra-durable tempered glass, and the clean, simple design is also functional, saving space in your cabinet by stacking into one another.

The mini 7.5-ounce size is ideal for any cocktail as well as water, wine and even candles. Additionally, these dishwasher-safe glasses are available in other sizes.

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Best Splurge

JFR Glass "Simpatico" in White

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The rocks glasses from JFR Glass are not only beautiful, but they’re durable and functional as well, solid in weight, and just the right degree of thickness for comfortable, everyday sipping. Try mixing up a stirred whiskey, cognac, or aged rum cocktail and serving it in the Strada glass—its delicate linework design will make any brown spirit or drink pop. Plus, each 8-ounce, dishwasher-safe glass is uniquely hand made by glass artist Jared F. Rosenacker.

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Best Coupe

LSA International Champagne Saucers

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According to Kong, a Martini does not necessarily need to be served in the traditional V-shaped glass, as most glasses are not limited to just one cocktail. “Martini [glasses], coupes, [and] Nick and Noras are all stemmed glassware commonly used for stirred drinks like Martinis, Manhattans, or shaken drinks that would not benefit from added dilution,” he says. This family of stemware, Kong adds, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so ultimately, shopping for glasses can sometimes come down to a stylistic choice.

“Your typical ‘Martini glass’ has that classic V-shape; coupes are wide, shallow glasses and [are] often used for Champagne as well," he says. "Nick and Noras are smaller in volume and a hybrid shape between the coupe and Martini with a more sloped, rounded V-shape.” So, if you love the look of a classic saucer, go for this elegant set of 10-ounce coupes from LSA International. Note that these glasses are hand-wash only.

Best Rocks Glass

Riedel O Wine Whisky Tumbler, set of 2

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If you tend to sip a lot of spirits (neat or on the rocks), cocktails or any other drink that isn’t hot, a good set of rocks glasses is essential. Kong gives the lowdown on sizes and uses: “Your typical rocks glass is going to be around the 8- to 10-ounce mark and would be used for neat pours or spirits on the rocks." Compared to this standard-sized glass, he adds, "Double Old Fashioned glasses have become more popular with the increased use of large blocks of ice for cocktails; they're typically 12 to 15 ounces."

Riedel, one of Kong’s preferred brands, makes a stunning 15-ounce, dishwasher-safe tumbler within its O collection—perfect for wine, whiskey or your drink of choice on an ice cube.

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Best Martini Glass

Spiegelau Perfect Serve Cocktail Glasses Set of 4

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"Spiegelau and Riedel have some great glassware that is classy and affordable,” says Kong. (Spiegelau belongs to the Riedel family of brands.) Though there are other styles perfectly suitable for serving Martinis, it’s always nice to have the traditional V-shaped glass on hand for a Dirty Martini, Vesper, 50/50 and so on.

These Spiegelau cocktail glasses are wonderfully petite, simplistic in shape, and detailed with fine etching on the base—making them ideal for any type of Martini. Designed in collaboration with renowned bartender Stephan Hinz, these 6-ounce glasses are also dishwasher safe and made from lead-free crystal.

Best Nick and Nora

HISTORY COMPANY The Original Nick & Nora Crystal Martini Glass 2-Piece Set

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"I love a nice Nick and Nora—I find the shape much classier than your traditional [Martini] glass," says Kong. A Nick and Nora glass is another option for cocktails not served on ice (think Manhattans, Martinis, shaken Daiquiris and the like), and the style tends to be easy on the eyes.

These classic 6-ounce glasses are made from lead-free crystal, with a design inspired by the "Thin Man" films of the post-Prohibition era. Plus, they're dishwasher safe and resistant to chipping. Pro tip: pop them in the freezer for a few minutes to chill before using.