19 Most Creative, Unusual and Unique Cocktail glasses
Looking to improve your cocktail making with some interesting, creative, unique and unusual cocktail glasses? Here are 19 of my top picks for creative mixology glassware.
We’ve all been there as a cocktail enthusiast, scrolling through Instagram to see these stunning show-stopping glasses. Wondering where the hell we can get them from. I know I’ve been.
Maybe you just want to find the perfect gift for a cocktail enthusiast and think a unique cocktail glass will do the trick. Maybe you don’t even want to use them for cocktails at all, maybe you just want some nice glassware for your home décor or to serve your morning fruit juice in a fancy unique glass…
Whatever the reason is that you’re looking for cocktail glassware that's a bit more unusual, I’ve got you covered. I’ve searched the web for both UK based and USA based suppliers of the best creative and unique cocktail glassware to bring you this list of my top 19 glasses and where to buy them.
19 Most creative, unique and unusual cocktail glasses
#1 Swan cocktail glass
Here’s an interesting pick. This swan shaped glass with a glass straw will make the perfect vessel for any creative cocktail.
#2 Bird shaped cocktail glass
#3 Greyghost Heat Resistance Cocktail Glass
Another beautiful piece of glassware is this port sipper. Wonderful for sipping port and for serving cocktails in. Not only is this a show-stopping and stunning unique cocktail glass but it’s also practical. Designed in a way to let aromas breath.
#4 Vampire Filter sipper glass
Similar to the above glass, this works perfectly not just for cocktails, but with wine and port. Unlike the above which is thinner and longer, this one is shorter and wider, once again coupling practicality with stunning aesthetics.
#5 Octopus/Jellyfish martini glass
This one is a favourite of mine. This octopus/jellyfish shaped martini glass makes any cocktail look spectacular. I posted the most simple photo of a martini served in this glassware on my own cocktail Instagram and within hours it had gathered up over a thousand likes with every comment mentioning the glass.
Eye catching indeed. Unique? Most certainly.
#6 Mushroom shaped cocktail glass
You came here looking for unique cocktail glasses. Here’s a cocktail glass shaped like a mushroom. Satisfied?
#7 Rose Flower Shaped Goblet Glasses
These rose shaped glasses will take any cocktail from basic to incredible in an instant. Especially when it comes to date night or Valentines Day cocktails.
#8 Woman’s body shaped cocktail glass
Something that has became very popular recently are these woman’s body shaped glasses. Sorry to keep referring to Instagram about these glasses but the drinks community on their is huge.
It’s the perfect place to see what’s trending and what people are liking. And these cocktail glasses sure fit the bill.
Even though they are essentially headless naked ladies, they somehow give any cocktail a sense of elegance and sophistication.
I’ve got these exact ones myself, I use them for valentines cocktails and if you checked out my Halloween cocktails on YouTube, you will see I used these for a vampire cocktail as well. So I surprisingly get quite a lot of use out of them. I also used them for this bloodsucker cocktail.
As an added point, can I just mention how good a p*rnstar martini would look served in one of these glasses? That would be insanely good!
#9 Mermaid shaped glass
Stunning mermaid tail imbedded glasses, perfect for short cocktails, shots or anything else you want to serve up!
#10 Heart Shaped Cocktail Glass
Another glass that would be great for both Valentines and Halloween is this heart shaped glass.
Valentines is pretty obvious, its a heart, just fill it with a cosmo or likewise red cocktail and call it something lovey dovey. But for Halloween, you could fill it with a black cocktail and call it something along the lines of “black heart”, would be very cool.
#11 Stemless Interlayer Martini Glass
Another favourite of mine are these interlayered stemless martini glasses. Not only do they look unique but they are also very practical. They are designed so you can fill the bottom half with ice so your cocktail is always sitting on ice but never getting diluted.
However, you can get as creative as you like with this unique cocktail glass. I worked in a bar were we would fill the bottom with hickory smoke. The presentation was amazing, every time you lift up the cocktail you get a puff of hickory smoke. It surely was show-stopping.
I’ve also served a cereal espresso martini in one of these where the bottom bit was a bowl of cereal.
#12 Handmade Painted Enamel Flower Glass
Stunningly hand designed flower champagne glass. If you really want to impress, THIS, is the glass to do so. Oh and what a great time to plug my article on whether different wine glasses actually matter and whether or not we should care.
#13 Screw Spiral Straw Molecule Cocktail Glass
You want to talk unique cocktail glasses? How about a martini glass that you can drink from as normal and also drink from the bottom? I mean look at this glass! It doesn’t come much more unique then this martini glass.
#14 Brandy Pipe Sipping Glasses Set With Wooden Display Stand
When it comes to sophisticated and elegant cocktail glasses. They don’t come close to drinking from a glass pipe. What I love about these pipe shaped glasses is that they also come with a presentation stand so they can take pride of place on any home bar.
Check out these from the UK here to put a elegant and unique twist on any cocktail. Learn more about these pipe shaped glasses below.
#15 Sphere Shaped Cocktail Glass
Unique, Unusual, Creative cocktail glass? How about a ball that you can get as creative as you like with? Filling it with a smoked cocktail or show-stopping garnishes.
#16 Enamels Butterfly Flower mug with spoon
Okay, so this one isn’t exactly a “cocktail” glass. More a teacup or coffee cup… But look at it, its beautiful. And just think about how unique a cocktail would look served right out of this flower designed glass mug? Imagine a hot toddy or floral mulled wine. That would be insane!
#17 Edison Light Bulb Glasses
I’ve just had an idea ding lightbulb moment! How about a cocktail served in a lightbulb? Unique? check Unusual check Creative check.
#18 Skull Glass Wine Decanter and Glasses Set with Stopper
Beautifully designed skull decanted and matching skull glasses. These would make the perfect addition to any home bar.
Not only do you get the glasses and decanter, but it comes with the beautiful mahogany base and pouring spigot.
#19 Milk Carton Cocktail Glass
Finally we have these super cute glass milk cartons which would work great for any milk based cocktail or even a coffee.
I just love these little milk cartons, I’ve used them in bars before and I’d use them again given the chance!
So there you have it. My 19 top picks for unique, unusual and creative cocktail glassware. These glasses are both timeless and eye-catching.
For more home bar resources check out all these articles here. Including my How to create a home bar on a budget article with everything you need to stock out your home bar.
Every unique, creative or unusual cocktail needs a unique, creative or unusual vessel to call home. These are perfect for that.
Even basic cocktails look great in these. I recall the times of serving up basic gin martinis in interlayered stemless cocktail glasses and people thinking it was the best and most unique martini they ever had. There were nothing unique about them other then the glassware. The glass says a lot about a drink so make sure you pick up some good ones.
I aim to update this list every time I come across a new and unique glass so come back sometime, don’t be a stranger! And if you get any of these glasses. Snap a pic of your cocktail and send it my way. I’d be more than happy to share it on my Instagram account the mindful mixologist.
Hi, I’m Cameron. Guv’nor of Smartblend and writer of this here article. If this cocktail glassware guide has at all helped you, then you might find it useful to check out more of my guides below.
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