5 Mocktail Glasses You (Actually) Need At Home 2023

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YASSSSS to pretty glassware!

If you're looking to take your mocktail game to the next level, one of the best things you can do is use pretty glassware. Not only will it make your drinks look more ~aesthetic~, but it can also actually enhance the flavor and experience.

Using pretty glassware for non-alcoholic cocktails and mocktails is the best hack for anyone living the sober curious life and feeling a bit of FOMO and although you won’t find many bars and restaurants that understand this simple concept, having a collection at home can’t hurt your mocktail game.  Here’s why we’re creeping amazon for some new glassware this fall: 

  • It makes your mocktail look more appealing…. To you or anyone watching you drink it 

  • It actually helps enhance the flavor - the right glassware can help to bring out the natural flavors of your ingredients. For example, a tall glass with a narrow opening can help to preserve the carbonation of a fizzy mocktail

  • It makes your mocktails more enjoyable to drink - when you take a sip of a mocktail from a beautiful glass, it enhances the visual, olfactory, and tactile aspects of the drink just like a real cocktail does

  • It sets a festive atmosphere because a sexy martini glass or elegant coupe can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your event.

Here’s what’s in our Amazon basket right now for our upcoming fall and festive season mocktails:

1. The classic coupe glass

There’s nothing a standard coupe can’t accomplish. It’s sexy and has an elegant and timeless design. Its broad, shallow bowl not only showcases the drink's colors and textures but also enhances the aromatic profile, allowing the aromas to gather at the glass's surface. This feature is particularly beneficial for mocktails that rely on aromatic ingredients like citrus peels or fresh herbs. The stem of the coupe glass prevents the drinker's hand from warming the contents, ensuring that the mocktail remains at an optimal temperature from the first sip to the last.

You will use these for: non-alcoholic sparkling wine, mocktails with fizz

 

Vintage Crystal Champagne Coupe Glasses | 1920s Speakeasy Retro Style Saucers
$64.99

January Jones in MadMen anyone?? This coupe glass is a must-have glass that captures the essence of a bygone era while adding a touch of glamour to your home bar setup.

Paris Coupe Cocktail and Champagne Glasses | Set of 4 | 8 oz Extra Light Vintage Deco Stems
$50

These sexy vintage coupe glasses add an ethereal deco touch to the standard coupe design. A must have for any design and decor enthusiast’s dry bar.

 

2. A ‘nosed’ coupe

These type of coupe glasses have the wide bottom of a margarita glass, but a slightly tapered top like a wine glass. A “nosed” coupe can make a subtle but notable difference to the overall drinking experience. A tapered nose in a coupe glass, often referred to as a "nosed" coupe, can enhance the aroma concentration and delivery of the cocktail to your senses. The narrower opening helps to channel the aromas toward your nose, intensifying the olfactory experience as you take a sip. This is particularly important for mocktail enthusiasts, as elevated recipes often use aromatic ingredients, and it helps heighten the perception of these aromas and flavors and enhance the overall enjoyment of the drink.

You will use these for: bitter aperitif spritz-style mocktails, anything with heavy aromatics

 

Vintage Flamingo Belle Coupe Glasses  | 12 oz Tropical Chic Glassware | Set of 4
$63

These glasses are seriously giving White Lotus and exotic island getaways. The crystal 12 oz coupe cocktail glasses are perfectly shaped for your next aperitif spritz mocktail.

 

3. Rocks glass

With the advent of the non-alcoholic spirits based mocktails, came the need for a classic rocks glass on your dry bar. Also called a low-ball glass, or Old Fashioned glass, the short sturdy cups are perfect for any mocktail requiring sipping on ice. They are the sturdy workhorses of the bar and hold most, if not all, simple mocktails easily. Anything 5-6 oz recipe you devise will fit nicely into a classic rocks glass. You can also upgrade to a double rocks glass, which is not actually double the size, but slightly wider and taller.

Vintage Glassware Drinking Glasses Set of 6,12 oz Hobnail Glass Cups
$37

Textured glass doesn’t have a technical function to it, it’s just beautiful. But

 

4. High-ball glass

If you’re into non-alcoholic gin and tonics, mojitos or cuba libras (n/a rum and coke), you’re gonna to want to stack up the highball glasses. The tall and slender shape of the glass gives the perfect balance between the ingredients and the ice, resulting in a refreshing and well-chilled beverage. Highball glasses are designed to accommodate a generous amount of liquid while leaving plenty of room for ice to keep the drink cool without excessive dilution. The tall sides of the glass also provide ample space for the effervescence and bubbles of carbonated mixers like soda water or tonic water to develop, making it nice to look at while sipping!

Origami Style Ribbed Drinking Glass with Straws | Stackable Ribbed Glassware
$24.99

These trendy ribbed glasses are great for high-ball mocktails, but as a bonus, use them for iced coffees or lemonade too.

And if you're looking for some inspiration for mocktail recipes, we've got you covered. Check out our recipes and best mocktails for every occasion here.