Meet the Riedel Drink Specific Glassware Highball Glass

The Riedel Drink Specific Glassware line, created in collaboration with spirits expert Zane Harris, brings cocktail-focused glassware to life for both professional venues and home enthusiasts. This machine-made highball glass is designed to handle standard ice cubes as well as the larger ice cubes that are increasingly popular in bars and restaurants, offering a refined vessel that respects the way ice shapes, cools, and dilutes a drink.

Designed with purpose, the collection focuses on six glasses that have been perfected for thousands of cocktails. Each piece is crafted to support the traditional serves of seven classic drinks, with careful attention to size, shape, volume, and ice capacity. Harris emphasizes that ice has a decisive influence on glassware, and this line aims to address two common hospitality frustrations: liquid displacement and the perception of being under served.

Why this glass matters in real-world use

For bars, restaurants, and home bars, these glasses offer a thoughtful balance between form and function. The highball glass in this collection is paired with a concept never before explored by glassware manufacturers: optimizing how ice interacts with each serve while maintaining elegant clarity and durable, dishwasher-safe construction.

• Six glasses crafted for thousands of cocktails provide versatility across menus and occasions.
• Size, shape, and volume are tuned to maximize ice performance and drink presentation.
• Designed to minimize liquid displacement and improve perceived value for guests.

Classic serves in a dedicated glassware set

The set references seven traditional cocktails—Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Sour, Peasant, Buck, and Julep—ensuring each drink has a purpose-built vessel. The result is a cohesive collection that supports consistent pours, balanced dilution, and a refined tasting experience, whether served behind a bar or enjoyed at home.

In practice, you’ll notice how the glass accommodates ice without overwhelming the drink, how the proportions maintain the drink’s character, and how the clarity of the glass showcases the drink’s color and aroma. This combination supports both professional service and personal enjoyment, inviting you to experiment with different ice sizes and cocktail variations.

• Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup after service or casual use.
• Capacity is 10.94 ounces; glass size measures 2.56 L x 2.56 W x 6.06 H inches.

Whether you’re outfitting a professional bar or upgrading your home bar, these glasses invite you to focus on the experience—the way cold, clear glass presents a drink, the way ice changes texture, and the way a well-fitting vessel invites a moment of anticipation before the first sip.