World of Cocktails

Cocktail Glasses Explained

From elegant classics to bold modern mixes, cocktails deserve more than a one-glass-fits-all approach. That’s why in 2018, RIEDEL introduced its Drink Specific Glassware collection. Developed with spirits specialist Zane Harris, this range is built on the same principles as RIEDEL’s wine glasses: that shape matters. Each glass is engineered for a specific cocktail style, ensuring both performance and presentation. Here’s everything you need to know about cocktail glasses—and why your bar deserves the right ones.