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Which Glass for Which Drink? A Guide to Pairing Cocktails with Vintage Glassware

There’s something deeply satisfying about pouring the right drink into the right glass. It is part ritual, part theatre, and very much part of the pleasure. At The Vintage List, our glassware is inspired by 19th and early 20th century designs, which means each piece is shaped with purpose. In other words, certain drinks simply belong in certain glasses. If you have ever wondered which cocktail goes in which glass (and why), consider this your TVL guide.

The Champagne Coupe

Best For: Bubbles, Festive Cocktails, Elegant Puddings

The coupe is arguably the star of The Vintage List collection, loved for its glamorous silhouette and generous bowl.

Perfect for:

  • Champagne or prosecco
  • French 75
  • Clover Club
  • Festive spritzes
  • Puddings like possets or mini trifles

The shallow bowl encourages aromatics to bloom and makes any celebration look instantly elevated.

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Champagne Saucers

Crystal Champagne Saucers with Ovals DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Ovals Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Ovals Design Sale priceFrom £16.00
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Lens DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Lens Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Lens Design Sale priceFrom £32.00
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Ripple DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Ripple Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Ripple Design Sale priceFrom £28.00
Classic Crystal Champagne SaucersClassic Crystal Champagne Saucers
Classic Crystal Champagne Saucers Sale priceFrom £45.00
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Stars DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Stars Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Stars Design Sale priceFrom £92.00
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Fern DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Fern Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Fern Design Sale priceFrom £62.00
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Spears DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Spears Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Spears Design Sale priceFrom £32.00
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Gold Rim DesignCrystal Champagne Saucers with Gold Rim Design
Crystal Champagne Saucers with Gold Rim Design Sale priceFrom £76.00
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The Sturdy Tumbler

Best For: Whisky, Negronis, Short Cocktails, Sparkling Water (With Ceremony)

Vintage List tumblers are known for their weight and timeless hand-cut feel. They bring an old-school charm to anything served over ice.

Perfect for:

  • Negroni
  • Old Fashioned
  • Whisky on the rocks
  • Paloma 
  • Nuts, olives, or tiny desserts

A tumbler’s wider shape lets spirits open up, while its weight adds that satisfying clink that proper cocktails require.

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Whisky Glasses

A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Fern DesignA Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Fern Design
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Fern Design Sale price£17.00 Regular price£34.00
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Ovals DesignA Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Ovals Design
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Ovals Design Sale price£34.00
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Stars DesignA Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Stars Design
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Stars Design Sale price£34.00
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Lens DesignA Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Lens Design
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Lens Design Sale price£34.00
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Spears DesignA Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Spears Design
A Pair of Crystal Whisky Glasses with Spears Design Sale price£34.00
Crystal Whisky Glasses with Lattice DesignCrystal Whisky Glasses with Lattice Design
Crystal Whisky Glasses with Lattice Design Sale priceFrom £64.00
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The Wine Glass

Best For: Wine, Tall Drinks With Flair, and Anything That Deserves to Look More Impressive Than It Actually Is

Wine glasses may have been designed with grapes in mind, but The Vintage List versions have far higher ambitions. With their etched ferns, stars and ovals, they bring instant theatre to the table and have a wonderful habit of making almost any drink feel like a considered choice rather than a last-minute pour.

Perfect for:

  • White, red or rosé (obviously)
  • Spritzes that require a generous swirl
  • Alcohol-free creations during virtuous months
  • Iced teas, homemade cordials, lemonade with too much ice
  • Breakfast yoghurt and granola when you want to start the day feeling fancy

Wine Glasses

Crystal Wine Glasses with Fern DesignCrystal Wine Glasses with Fern Design
Crystal Wine Glasses with Fern Design Sale priceFrom £32.00
Crystal Wine Glasses with Ripple DesignCrystal Wine Glasses with Ripple Design
Crystal Wine Glasses with Ripple Design Sale priceFrom £55.00
Classic Crystal Wine GlassesClassic Crystal Wine Glasses
Classic Crystal Wine Glasses Sale priceFrom £45.00
Crystal Wine Glasses with Stars DesignCrystal Wine Glasses with Stars Design
Crystal Wine Glasses with Stars Design Sale priceFrom £92.00
Crystal Wine Glasses with Ovals DesignCrystal Wine Glasses with Ovals Design
Crystal Wine Glasses with Ovals Design Sale priceFrom £32.00
Crystal Wine Glasses with Bands DesignCrystal Wine Glasses with Bands Design
Crystal Wine Glasses with Bands Design Sale priceFrom £92.00
Crystal Wine Glasses with Lens DesignCrystal Wine Glasses with Lens Design
Crystal Wine Glasses with Lens Design Sale priceFrom £16.00
four rose crystal wine glasses with ovals designfour rose crystal wine glasses with ovals design
four rose crystal wine glasses with ovals design Sale price£30.00 Regular price£76.00
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The Fluted Glass

Best For: Effortlessly Glamorous Pours and Anything That Bubbles

Fluted glasses are the natural show-offs of the glassware cabinet. Slim, tall and unapologetically elegant, they make even the simplest pour look like it belongs at a very well-dressed party. The height draws the eye, the narrow shape keeps bubbles lively, and the overall effect is pure celebration in glass form.

Perfect for:

  • Champagne with a flourish
  • Elderflower fizz 
  • Sparkling cocktails that deserve centre stage
  • Cordials, lemonades and spritzers that need a little lift
  • Breakfast juices when you want to pretend it’s brunch at a hotel

A fluted glass brings instant polish and old-world glamour, transforming an everyday drink into something with intention. It's the quickest route to making ordinary moments feel beautifully elevated.

Champagne Flutes

A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Stars DesignA Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Stars Design
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Stars Design Sale price£62.00
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Ovals DesignA Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Ovals Design
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Ovals Design Sale price£62.00
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Lens DesignA Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Lens Design
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Lens Design Sale price£62.00
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Fern DesignA Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Fern Design
A Set of Four Crystal Champagne Flutes with Fern Design Sale price£62.00
A Single Crystal Champagne Flute All DesignsA Single Crystal Champagne Flute All Designs
A Single Crystal Champagne Flute All Designs Sale price£16.00
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The Highball Glass

Best For: Tall, Refreshing Drinks That Need Space to Shine

The highball may just be the quiet overachiever of the glassware world. Tall, elegant and wonderfully versatile, it is made for drinks that want room to breathe, swirl and sparkle. The height showcases layers, the shape keeps things cold, and the overall look says “I know what I’m doing” even if you absolutely do not.

Perfect for:

  • Gin and tonic with plenty of ice
  • Mojitos (mint looks far more chic when it isn’t squashed)
  • Palomas topped generously with grapefruit soda
  • Tom Collins
  • Iced coffee or iced matcha when you want to feel sophisticated
  • Lemonade or sparkling water dressed up with citrus

A good highball glass turns a simple tall drink into something purposeful and polished. It is the easiest way to make a casual pour feel like a proper moment.

Highball Glasses

A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Fern DesignA Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Fern Design
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Fern Design Sale price£60.00
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Ovals DesignA Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Ovals Design
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Ovals Design Sale price£60.00
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Lens DesignA Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Lens Design
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Lens Design Sale price£60.00
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Stars DesignA Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Stars Design
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Stars Design Sale price£60.00
A Single Crystal Highball All DesignsA Single Crystal Highball All Designs
A Single Crystal Highball All Designs Sale price£15.50
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Spears DesignA Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Spears Design
A Set Of Four Crystal Highballs with Spears Design Sale price£60.00
Crystal Highballs with Lattice DesignCrystal Highballs with Lattice Design
Crystal Highballs with Lattice Design Sale priceFrom £64.00
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