New Year

A coupe glass for tradition or a tulip flute for modern. The coupe (5–7 oz, wide bowl, long stem) is iconic 1920s Champagne service – preferred for the photograph-ready toast at midnight. The tulip flute (6–9 oz, narrow bowl) preserves bubbles longer and is the sommelier's choice. Either way, lead-free crystal with a long stem keeps the Champagne cold through 11:59 to 12:01.

Modern sommeliers prefer the tulip-shaped flute – the narrow bowl preserves carbonation longer and channels aromatics under the nose. The classic coupe is visually iconic (1920s speakeasies, Gatsby-era cocktail culture) but Champagne loses bubbles faster in the wider bowl. For New Year's Eve, the coupe wins on aesthetics and the photograph; the flute wins on function. Many hosts use both – flutes for the toast itself, coupes for the dinner that follows.

Yes – the coupe is the most versatile glass in cocktail history. Originally a Champagne glass, it became the icon of 1920s American speakeasies and is now the bartender's preferred vessel for any stirred or shaken cocktail served 'up' (without ice). Use the same coupe for the Champagne toast at midnight and the French 75, Manhattan, Daiquiri or Espresso Martini that follow. One glass, twelve drinks.

Order by December 28 for standard delivery before New Year's Eve. Standard US shipping is 3–5 business days, free on orders over $89. Expedited shipping is available at checkout for orders placed between December 29 and December 30. Every Glassique Cadeau set ships in our signature gift box – ready to gift without additional wrapping, with the French 75 and Bellini Champagne cocktail recipes printed on the lid.

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.