Japanese Style Cocktail Glass - Crystal Coupe - Corletaria

Some cocktails are mixed for effect - others are composed like a sentence, and this low, wide coupe is the punctuation mark that quietly ends the day.

Men who take drinks seriously know that glassware is not decoration, it is part of the architecture of the ritual. This Japanese style cocktail glass was curated for the man who prefers precision over spectacle - the one who weighs his pours, chills his stemware, and understands that the shape of the bowl decides how the drink speaks.

Late evening. The bar is cleared of everything except a mixing glass, a long spoon and a heavy jigger. You stir down a spirit forward drink until the outside sweats with frost, then strain it into this short footed coupe. The liquid settles into a low, perfect circle, framed by clean crystal and a barely visible rim. Nothing towers, nothing shouts. The wide surface lets the aromas rise in a controlled layer, while the solid base keeps the glass anchored on the counter as you rest your hand beside it, not around it. It feels like something you would expect to see in a serious Tokyo bar, not a cluttered home cabinet.

Because of its proportions, this piece adapts effortlessly. It is equally at home holding a classic Daiquiri, a spirit heavy Martini, a light sour or even a small serve of sparkling wine. The 200 ml capacity is deliberate: generous enough for modern recipes, disciplined enough to keep every pour intentional. For tasting flights, it presents neat pours with a calm, understated profile. On the table, a line of these coupes creates a quiet geometry that makes stemmy flutes and oversized goblets look clumsy by comparison.

Each glass is formed from high quality crystal glass, shaped by hand in a single integrated piece so that bowl, stem and foot feel like one continuous line. The clarity is sharp, designed to showcase colour and texture without distortion. The hand finished rim gives a clean break on every sip, while the slightly thicker base adds just enough weight to remind you that this is professional grade barware, not decorative novelty.

The design details are subtle but intentional. The bowl curves in a smooth arc, offering a broad surface for foam, citrus oil or garnishes to spread without crowding the drink. The stem rises from a compact foot that sits securely on bar tops and trays, making it practical for service as well as for personal rituals. Every proportion has been tested and refined so that the glass looks composed from every angle, whether it is resting on a polished counter or held at eye level as you judge dilution and clarity.

Capacity, balance and presence

• Approximate 200 ml capacity, ideal for classic cocktails and spirit forward serves.
• Low, short footed coupe profile that stays stable on busy bars and home counters.
• Wide bowl designed to enhance aroma, texture and garnish presentation.

Technical Specifications

Care & Maintenance

Wash gently by hand with warm water and mild soap to preserve the clarity and the handmade profile of the glass. Avoid sudden temperature shocks and stacking with heavier pieces. Treated with respect, this coupe will stay part of your bar programme for years of measured, well built drinks.

From the Corletaria Glasses collection - selected from professional bartender tools and adapted for men who demand the same discipline at home.

Add this Japanese style coupe to your rotation and join men who build legacies one precise, intentional serve at a time.