16 Drinking Glasses for a Summer Soirée

Best Cocktail Glasses

Time to raise your glass and celebrate the end of the year in style.


COMPILED BY Gina Dionisio


From textured tumblers to chic coupes, this selection of stylish glassware will level up your dining table and look great on any drinks trolley.

Water Glasses

Still or sparking? These colourful water glasses making sipping H2O more fun.

Country Road Vivi Highball Glasses

Available in Lake, Charcoal and Clear.

R399 (set of 2) | woolworths.co.za

Bailey Short Glass

Available in Amber Eyes, Blue Lagoon and Sour Apple.

R550 (Set of 4) | hertexhaus.co.za

Milk Green Glass Tumblers

A modern take on vintage charm.

R750 (Set of 4) | shop.babylonstoren.com

H&M Pink Glass Tumbler

R79.90 each | superbalist.com

Champagne Glasses

Cheers! Because all bubbles deserve a stylish vessel.

Twisted Coupe

The glass has a twisted detail that effortlessly elevates the silhouette.

R139 each | poetrystores.co.za

Carrol Boyes Champagne Flute

The Aura glassware range is mouth-blown and hand-finished, by Carrol Boyes skilled artisans

R979 (Set of 4) | kitchenique.co.za

@home Collette Champagne Glass

The Collette Champagne Glass is expertly handcrafted from high-quality glass, this exquisite piece features a rich, tinted hue.

R149 each | bash.com

Bohemia Spectrum Champagne Flute

Made by master glassmakers in the Czech Republic.

R769 (Set of 6) | spilhaus.co.za

Wine Glasses

These unique wine glasses have interesting shapes and finishes worth toasting.

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Hourglass ‘Bubbles’ and ‘Still’ Glasses

Made from hand-blown glass each double-sided, recycled glass vessel is unique.

R295 each | dokterandmisses.com

Country Road Lowe Wine Glasses

Available in Clear, Moonlight, Sugar Pink, Olive Smoke and Cobalt.

R499 (Set of 2) | woolworths.co.za

Hay Tint Wine Glass

Tint Wine Glass is a collection of wine glasses made in tinted and clear borosilicate glass.

R899.99 (Set of 2) | shelflife.co.za

Hydrangea Wine Glassware

Inspired by the voluminous blooms and regal beauty of the hydrangea, this range features bold shapes and a smoky botanical hue.

R395 (Set of 4) | weylandts.co.za

Cocktail Glasses

Classics you’ll want to clink.

@home Blue Base Cocktail Glass

Handmade with a clear bowl and a flared coloured glass stem, it brings a pop of colour and interest to your drinks cabinet.

R149 each | bash.com

H&M Light Pink Cocktail Glass

Stemmed cocktail glass with a light pink base and with wide bow.

R149 each | superbalist.com

Luigi Bormioli Jazz Rum Cocktail Glasses

A stylish choice for any occasion.

R999 (Set of 4) | yuppiechef.com

Eva Solo Martini Glass

This Martini Glass from Eva Solo is a distinctive, elegant glass for Martini cocktails.

R699 each | yuppiechef.com

*Updated on 9 December 2025. Availability and pricing correct at time of publishing.


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