A cordial glass (also called a liqueur glass or pony glass) is small (2–4 oz), short-stemmed, with a tulip or narrow conical shape. Designed for sweet, high-alcohol liqueurs served neat at room temperature after dinner – the classic European digestif vessel.

Cordial glasses have a stem (or short pedestal), a refined silhouette, and are meant for slow sipping. Shot glasses are flat-bottomed, sturdy, and built for fast consumption. Cordials are the digestif round; shot glasses are the bar. They're not interchangeable in formal entertaining.

3 oz, with a narrow tulip shape to concentrate the citrus aromatics. The classic Italian Limoncello pour is small (1.5–2 oz) and ice-cold – served straight from the freezer in a chilled glass after dinner. Anything larger than 4 oz turns it into a drink rather than a digestif.

Amaretto, Sambuca, Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cassis, Drambuie, Bénédictine, Chartreuse, Grand Marnier, Frangelico, Galliano, Strega – any sweet high-proof liqueur served neat as a digestif. The same glass works for all European cordials and liqueurs.

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.