The 7 Best Collins Glasses of 2023

Best Overall

Riedel Drink Specific Glassware Fizz Cocktail Glass

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Riedel’s Fizz glass was designed in collaboration with bartender Zane Harris to be the perfect serving vessel for a Flip. Specifically, its parallel sides were crafted to showcase and amplify the fluffy foam head of a Ramos Gin Fizz and its whole-egg cocktail brethren. Outside of those pillowy beverages, this set of six glasses also works well for mixed drinks, fizzes, and spritzes.

Tobias Hogan of The Aimsir Distilling Co notes, “I'm a big fan of Riedel products, specifically the great barware glasses—they are durable with a heavy footprint that resists errant hand gestures knocking the glass, gestures that occur only when you get lost in conversations. Riedel’s (Fizz) glass is sleek, tall and will augment the presence of your cocktails and most decorative garnishes. Not only is it a beautifully cut glass vessel with a heavy base, but it's durable all the way to the rim, a major plus at a busy bar.”

Most Versatile

Crafthouse by Fortessa Collins Glasses, Set of 4

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Simple design and functional construction make these Crafthouse by Fortessa glasses a versatile addition to your home bar. Use them for ice water during the day, then swap that out for a Mojito or Gin Sonic at happy hour. They are more narrow than a traditional Collins glass—they have the slender appeal of a Highball glass—but still hold a generous 11 ounces. 

While these look delicate, they are made with Tritan crystal, an ultra-durable new glassware innovation where the lead in the crystal is swapped with titanium. Tritan glasses have the same lightweight, elegant appeal as regular crystal but are far less likely to crack or shatter. The weighted bottom feels great in your hand.

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Best Everyday

Marquis by Waterford Markham Hiball Collins Glasses, Set of 4

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Waterford’s Marquis line nods to the crystal of the past, with intricate, cut-pattern designs. But while antique crystal glasses are filled with lead, Waterford brought back traditional crystal design and combined it with modern construction. 

Waterford glasses are usually costly, this is their entry-level line—same design, but the glasses are crafted from crystalline glass, not cut crystal. They’re ideal for a Scotch & Soda, with an elegant heaviness to them.

Handwashing is recommended, though sticking these in the dishwasher from time to time won’t affect them (I have used these as my water glasses for years!) Each glass holds 13 ounces and stands 5.9 inches high. There are four glasses per set.

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Most Useful

Sun’s Tea Strong Double Wall Insulated Highball Tall Drinking Glasses, Set of 2

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What’s interesting about this set is the glasses have a double-walled design, built to keep your cold drinks chilled and your hot drinks toasty for longer by keeping exterior heat from the beverage. Crafted from thick, lab-grade borosilicate glass, these glasses are incredibly durable. 

Plus, the glasses are sweatproof—if you’re tired of your highball and Collins glasses sweating, these glasses mitigate that condensation. Function aside, the double-walled design makes it appear as if your drink is suspended above the ground. That said, the double-walled design makes the lip of the glass thicker than most, which is not ideal for tasting spirits neat.

The glasses are dishwasher and microwave safe—use them for both cold drinks and hot. Two glasses come in this set. Both hold a generous fourteen ounces of liquid.

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Best Design

Viski 14 Oz Raye Gem Crystal Highball Tumblers, Set of 2

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While Viski is one of the newer glassware brands on the market, it has quickly become one of the most exciting brands, with style-conscious designs and high-quality constructions (it was, after all, started by a couple of mixologists). Case in point: these lead-free crystal Collins glasses. 

The angular crystal design is beautiful, ideal for Gin & Tonics and Cuba Libres. Note that these are very fragile and require hand washing. Plus, they have a noticeable seam on the glass. With that in mind, these glasses are easily the most photogenic on the market. The glass holds 14 ounces and comes in a set of two.

Most Durable

Schott Zwiesel Crystal Paris Collins Glass (6-pack)

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If you are concerned about durability, Schott Zwiesel’s glasses are built to last. The 11-ounce glasses are constructed from Tritan, so they are resistant to chips, scratches, and breakage, plus the glass is thermal-shock resistant. Tritan also remains crystal clear, no matter how many times you wash them.

This is a textbook Collins glass, with a weighted bottom and tall, straight sides. Use it for more elegant pours of beer, sodas, flips, Long Island Iced Tea, and any other drink you serve long. Six glasses come in a set.