If there is one thing the British look forward to, it is good company, great food, and sipping on some mouth-watering cocktails. 

Of course, any discerning dinner party or garden gathering must consider its glassware, and if the occasion calls for it, why not bring out the crystal? Below, the Cumbria Crystal team has picked four favourites from our cocktail glasses that will set apart your soiree.

The Grasmere Collection.

Among our most popular ranges, the Grasmere collection is the star of stately homes and embassies both on-screen and off-screen. You will have seen our crystal cocktail glasses crop up in blockbuster films and hit television series, including Downton Abbey.

With this said, what better way to make an impression at your cocktail party than to bring out our stunning crystal Martini glasses? 

Always a talking point, each cocktail glass catches the eye thanks to the stunning original Grasmere pattern designed by our founder, Lady Cavendish. The pattern is then hand-cut by our team of experienced artisan craftspeople; this typically Georgian aesthetic is timelessly stylish and a firm Cumbria Crystal favourite for a reason. 

You will also find an opulent selection of highball glasses, ideal for those who like their beverages long, light and served over ice. Our tall glasses are thoughtfully designed to look resplendent while sitting comfortably in the hand, the perfect drinking vessel for socialising.

The Boogie Woogie Collection.

Our Boogie Woogie range epitomises the roaring ‘20s, an era in which people took their socialising and barware very seriously.

At Cumbria Crystal, we have infused this century-old design with our inimitable contemporary twist. Comprising Martini and highball cocktail glasses, each Boogie Woogie creation is lovingly created by our team of artisans, whose meticulous attention to detail and skill results in hand-cut vertical and horizontal lines, an aesthetic inspired by the rhythm of jazz music around the era. 

The Loop Collection.

Our Loop range of barware is known among Cumbria Crystal fans for displaying some of the finest crystal cutting from our exceptional team of artisans.

Considering this, it makes sense that the Loop is the perfect choice for those wishing to turn heads at your cocktail party or evening soiree. 

Sporting sophisticated horizontal rings and elegant vertical lines, this incredibly tactile collection will prove a loyal drinking companion long into the night. 

The Palm Collection.

If gin-based cocktails are your go-to, our Palm collection will surely please.

This eye-catching range consists of Martini and highball glasses, meaning you have two fantastic choices of sublime crystalware for however you prefer to enjoy your gin. 

Strong natural forms influence these glasses, with obvious nods to the elegance of the palm leaf. The result is a collection at home at a casual gathering with friends or an upmarket cocktail event.

Cumbria Crystal also offers a fine selection of cocktail glasses across many of our other best-selling ranges, including Helvellyn, Regency, Selene, Sovereign and Windermere. 

If you are a fan of these collections or already own existing barware from either, make sure to add these exceptional pieces to your cocktail cabinet.