Mocktail Essential Glassware

Having the right glassware can really elevate any mocktail and make it feel just as special as a cocktail. Whether you’re serving a refreshing and bright Virgin Mojito or a bubbly Mimosa mocktail, the perfect glass will enhance both the look and taste of your bubbly beverage. It’s time to break down the mocktail essential glassware you need to stock your cupboard with so you can take your drinks to the next level!

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to purchasing mocktail essential glassware, I’ve narrowed it down to 10 glasses that can get you started. With each glass, I’ll explain what mocktails to drink with it, why the shape of the glass enhances the drink, and recommend a recipe for you to try. By the end of this guide, you’ll be an expert on mocktail essential glassware!

Choosing the right glass for every mocktail

Classic Cocktail glasses for mocktails

Coupe Glass – Stay classy and elegant with a shaken or stirred mocktail in hand! Coupe glasses have a timeless, sophisticated look that are excellent for alcohol-free Espresso Martinis or French 75s.
Recipe to Try: Espresso Martini Mocktail

Martini Glass – Such an iconic glass, which is why it’s high on the list of mocktail essential glassware. The wide, shallow bowl concentrates flavors and gives off an extremely high-class vibe. Serve alcohol-free Martinis, Cosmopolitans, or any stylish, chilled mocktails in these glasses.
Recipe to Try: Virgin Cosmopolitan

Collins Glass – Don’t confuse this with a highball glass! They’re very similar, but a Collins glass is slimmer, making it the best choice for fizzy mocktails like Tom Collins or Arnold Palmers. Basically, if you want lots of bubbles, you want a Collins glass.
Recipe to Try: Virgin Tom Collins

Everyday essentials for mocktails

Highball Glass – The height of these glasses allows for plenty of room for cold ice and flavored mixers! This makes it ideal for fizzy, citrusy, and layered drinks like Virgin Mojitos, Nojitos, or Shirley Temples
Recipe to Try: Virgin Strawberry Mojito

Lowball (Rocks) Glass – Who says you can’t have a mocktail on the rocks? Lowball glasses have a wide brim which enhances the aromatics, so get ready to pour spirit-forward mocktails like alcohol-free Old Fashioneds or Negronis over a large ice cube and start sipping! If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can choose glassware with a sleek design.
Recipe to Try: White Russian Mocktail

Beer Can Glasses – Sipping soda doesn’t have to be boring. Beer can glasses lets you enjoy an elevated can of soda in style. Not sure how to elevate your soda? Try a Roy Rogers or a Shirley Temple!
Recipe to Try: Dr. Espresso Drink

Elegant Glassware for Sophisticated Sips

Wine Glasses – Enjoy the rich flavors of wine-inspired cocktails with non-alcoholic Sangria, Spritzers, and Rosé. These wine mocktails capture the essence of classic wine drinks, but use non-alcoholic wine, grape juice, and other flavorful mixers. Whether you prefer traditional stemmed glasses or a modern stemless look, the rounded bowl shape amplifies the aroma and presentation of these classy mocktails.
Recipe to Try: Non-Alcoholic Sangria

Champagne Flutes – Celebrate in style with a champagne flute with a stemmed flute or a stemless flute. The tall, narrow shape of this mocktail essential glassware preserves the carbonation and enhances the effervescence of drinks like non-alcoholic Mimosas or Bellinis. I’ll definitely toast to this!
Recipe to Try: Non-Alcoholic Champagne

Unique & Fun Mocktail Glasses

Hurricane Glasses – Take a trip to the tropics with this glass! It’s what mocktails like Piña Coladas, Mai Tais, or Blue Lagoons belong in. The curves of this glass give off a fun and festive feel for fruity drinks with garnishes!
Recipe to Try: Virgin Piña Colada

Moscow Mules – While technically this isn’t glass, it is a mocktail essential. The copper helps to keep drinks ice-cold while also enhancing the crisp refreshing taste of Virgin Moscow Mules, Kentucky Mules, or other ginger-based drinks. Cheers to this cool copper mug!
Recipe to Try: Virgin Moscow Mule

honorable mentions

• Pint Jars are fun for floats and lemonades!
• Glass Pitcher – Make mocktails for a crowd with this pitcher!