Classic cocktail glasses are the four foundational shapes every home bar needs: the coupe (Martini, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan), the lowball (Old Fashioned, Negroni, whiskey neat), the highball (Gin & Tonic, Tom Collins, Mojito), and the champagne flute (every toast). Add a snifter (brandy, cognac) and a wine goblet (table service) and you have the complete classic set. Glassique Cadeau classic sets cover all six – hand-blown lead-free crystal, gift-ready in our signature box.

A coupe glass is a shallow, wide-bowled stemmed glass – sometimes called a champagne coupe or saucer glass. It was the original champagne glass of 17th- and 18th-century France, and it became the icon of 1920s cocktail culture during Prohibition. Today, bartenders use the coupe for cocktails served "up" (without ice), including the French 75, the Sidecar, the Manhattan, the Cosmopolitan, and the Daiquiri. The shape lets aroma open and gives citrus garnishes a place to rest on the rim. Glassique Cadeau coupe glasses are hand-blown from lead-free crystal and arrive gift-ready in our signature box.

A martini glass is a stemmed cocktail glass with a sharp, V-shaped bowl. It became the iconic cocktail glass of the mid-20th century, designed to keep drinks cold (your hand never touches the bowl) and present cocktails with theatrical flair. Bartenders use martini glasses for spirit-forward drinks served "up" – meaning shaken or stirred with ice, then strained into the glass without ice. Classic martini cocktails include the Vesper, the Gibson, the Cosmopolitan, the gimlet, the dirty martini, and the espresso martini. Glassique Cadeau martini glasses are hand-blown lead-free crystal, gift-ready in our signature box.

A lowball glass – also called a rocks glass, Old Fashioned glass, or whiskey tumbler – is a short, wide-bowled glass typically sized 8 oz to 12 oz. The shape features a thick, heavy base and a wide rim, designed to hold ice cubes (often one large cube) and aged spirits like whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, brandy, and mezcal. Bartenders use lowballs for stirred cocktails served over ice: the Old Fashioned, Negroni, Sazerac, and Manhattan on the rocks. Glassique Cadeau lowballs are hand-blown lead-free crystal, gift-ready in our signature box.

A highball glass is a tall, narrow glass typically sized 10 oz to 16 oz, designed for cocktails served over plenty of ice with a high spirit-to-mixer ratio. The shape keeps drinks cold and preserves carbonation. Bartenders use highballs for the Gin & Tonic, Tom Collins, Mojito, Aperol Spritz, Whiskey Highball, Bloody Mary, and any drink that needs room for ice, citrus, and a long pour. Glassique Cadeau highballs are hand-blown lead-free crystal in vintage 1920s, Art Deco, and modern silhouettes – gift-ready in our signature box.

Glassique Cadeau hand-blown lead-free crystal glasses are dishwasher safe on a gentle, low-temperature cycle – but hand washing is the safer long-term choice for keeping rims smooth and crystal clarity intact. Use warm water and a mild detergent, avoid extreme temperature changes (never put a frozen glass into a hot wash), and air-dry on a soft cloth. For sets with gold rims, painted detail, or hand-cut crystal – the Octagonal Gold-Rim Coupes and the Art Deco Speakeasy Lowballs in particular – hand wash only to preserve the finish.

Yes – lead-free crystal is the modern standard for premium glassware and is safe for everyday use with any beverage. Traditional lead crystal contained up to 32% lead oxide, which improved clarity and weight but could leach trace lead into spirits stored long-term in decanters. Lead-free crystal (sometimes called crystalline or potassium-zinc crystal) uses barium, zinc, or potassium oxides instead, delivering the same brilliance, weight, and ring without the safety concern. Every Glassique Cadeau glass is hand-blown from lead-free crystal and tested to comply with FDA and EU food-contact standards.

Yes – every Glassique Cadeau set ships in our signature gift box, ready to wow at unboxing. The box is structured, branded, and printed with the cocktail recipe for the glass inside (an Old Fashioned recipe with our lowballs, a French 75 with our coupes, a classic Martini with our martini glasses). No additional gift wrap needed. For weddings, housewarmings, engagements, anniversaries, and birthdays, every set is already presentation-ready straight out of the shipping carton.

Yes – Glassique Cadeau offers free standard shipping on every U.S. order over $89. Most sets ship the next business day from our warehouse, with delivery in 3-6 business days. Every shipment is packed with reinforced padding and tracked end-to-end, and any breakage in transit is replaced free of charge. Expedited shipping is available at checkout for time-sensitive gifts (weddings, milestone anniversaries, holiday deadlines).

Hand wash Glassique Cadeau crystal glasses in warm water with a mild detergent, then air-dry upside down on a soft cloth or stemware rack to prevent water spots. Avoid extreme temperature changes – never pour ice into a hot-from-the-dishwasher glass or hot liquid into a refrigerated one, since thermal shock can crack crystal. Store stemware upright (not on the rim) to protect the lip. For gold-rimmed, painted, or hand-cut sets, hand wash only. Lead-free crystal is durable, but it rewards gentle handling – every glass is hand-blown, so each one is unique.