13+ Cocktails to Serve in Your Coupe Glasses (Easy Recipes to Try at Home)

Looking for the best coupe glass cocktails to elevate your home bar? Coupe glasses are perfect for serving elegant, ice-free drinks like martinis, Manhattans, and champagne cocktails. In this guide, you'll discover 13 coupe cocktail recipes—from classics to modern favorites—plus tips on how to choose the right coupe glass.

Table of Contents:

• Classic Coupe Glass Cocktails
• Modern & Trendy Coupe Cocktails
• Champagne & Sparkling Cocktails
• How to Choose a Coupe Glass
• FAQs

Why Coupe Glasses Are Perfect for Cocktails

Coupe (pronounced coop) glasses have become synonymous with chic, glamour, and high society. This cocktail glass has made a triumphant resurgence in recent years—and it's easy to see why. From their stylish aesthetic to their smooth rounded bowl, coupes originally became fashionable in France in the 1700s and were the champagne vessel of choice for many years. Today, coupe glasses are the perfect vessel for martinis and other classic cocktails served shaken or stirred without ice.

Classic and elegant in design, coupe glasses are staples at fine wine establishments and cocktail bars. The standard bowl holds 4–8 ounces and stems range from short to tall. Regardless of size, a coupe glass is a classy, sophisticated way to take your cocktail presentation to the next level.

We've gathered 13 recipes from our favorite creators—all served in our Rounded Coupe Glasses. These recipes are perfect for the at-home bartender. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Classic Coupe Glass Cocktails

These timeless cocktails were made for coupe glasses.

MANHATTAN (photo by Audrey)

This classic cocktail goes way back to the 1860s, about the same time when vermouth was brought to America from Europe. The Americans invented several drinks featuring vermouth—one of which mixed it with whiskey, and the Manhattan was born.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Garnish: brandied cherry or lemon twist

Directions:

1. Add bourbon (or rye), sweet vermouth, and both bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Garnish with a brandied cherry or a lemon twist.

BLOODY BOULEVARDIER (photo and recipe by @cocktail_contessa)

Sometimes it's nice to be naughty…and this twist on the classic Boulevardier proves it.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz bourbon
• ¾ oz Campari
• ¾ oz sweet vermouth
• Blood orange soda
• Garnish: coffee beans or mint sprig

Directions:

1. Combine bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with blood-orange soda.
4. Garnish.

SIDECAR

Citrusy, smooth, and perfectly balanced.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Cognac or brandy
• 1 oz Cointreau or orange liqueur
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• Sugar for rimming (optional)

Directions:

1. Rim the coupe glass with sugar (optional).
2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice.
3. Shake well and strain into the coupe glass.

Modern Coupe Cocktails

These are your Pinterest-worthy, Instagram-ready drinks.

PAPER PLANE COCKTAIL (photo and recipe by @Punjabimartini)

A beautiful balance between bitter, sour, and herbal notes. Try this easy cocktail today—we promise you'll love it.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz bourbon
• 1 oz amaro
• 1 oz Aperol
• A squeeze of lemon juice

Directions:

1. Shake equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and a squeeze of lemon juice with ice.
2. Strain into a coupe glass and enjoy.

PINEAPPLE CHAI SOUR (photo and recipe by @thecocktailsnob_)

Any recipe with pineapple gets our vote—and this Pineapple Chai Sour will get yours too!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz whiskey
• 1 oz pineapple chai syrup (1 cup pineapple juice + chai tea, simmered over medium heat)
• ¾ oz lemon juice

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a coupe glass and enjoy.

CONCORD GRAPY COSMO (photo and recipe by @mochene)

Usher in the warm weather with this simple, smooth cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz Parson's Grapy or dry London gin
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Concord grape juice, no added sugar

Directions:

1. Combine gin, Cointreau, and juice in a shaker with ice. Shake to chill.
2. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

JUST MY TYPE (photo and recipe by @skigrrrl)

Could this cocktail be any more gorgeous? We think not. Gorgeous + delicious = a winning combination.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin
• ¾ oz Sour Cherry Liqueur
• ¾ oz Bergamot Liqueur
• 1.5 oz Limoncello
• 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
• Club soda

Directions:

1. Shake everything except club soda with ice and strain into a coupe glass.
2. Top with club soda.
3. Decorate the rim with Valentine sprinkle mix using @cocktail.vision HardCore Rim Glue.

BRANDY ALEXESPRESSO (photo and recipe by @cocktail_contessa)

So sinful, so delectable—it makes any coupe glass look irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz cognac
• 1 oz Southern Distilling Double Shot Espresso Cream
• ½ oz non-creamy salted caramel whiskey
• Optional: 1 oz cooled espresso or strong coffee

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake, strain into a coupe glass, garnish, and sip.

CORPSE REVIVER

Ingredients:

• Absinthe, to rinse
• ¾ oz London dry gin
• ¾ oz Lillet blanc
• ¾ oz orange liqueur
• ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe glass with absinthe; discard the excess.
2. Add gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled.
3. Strain into the prepared glass.

Champagne & Sparkling Coupe Cocktails

Perfect for celebrations, brunch, and special moments.

ROYAL SORBET 75 (photo and recipe by @cocktail_contessa)

This riff on the French 75 is the perfect summer cocktail—equal parts gorgeous, delicious, and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Empress 1908 gin
• ½ oz rosemary-infused syrup
• ½ oz lemon juice
• 1 scoop lemon sorbet
• Champagne, to top
• Garnish: lemon zest and fresh rosemary sprig

Directions:

1. Shake gin, syrup, and lemon juice with ice; strain into a chilled coupe glass.
2. Add a scoop of lemon sorbet.
3. Top with champagne.
4. Garnish with lemon zest and a fresh rosemary sprig.

ALL POM AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEONE LOSES AN EYE (photo and recipe by @cocktail_contessa)

Pomegranates and Champagne—need we say more?

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin
• 1.5 oz pomegranate juice
• ¼ oz cinnamon syrup
• ½ oz lemon juice
• Prosecco or Champagne, to taste

Directions:

1. Shake gin, pomegranate juice, syrup, and lemon juice with ice; strain into a chilled coupe glass.
2. Top with Prosecco or Champagne.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, arils, or mint.

CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Fruity and perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients:

• 1 sugar cube
• 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 4 oz chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
• Lemon twist or cherry for garnish

Directions:

1. Place a sugar cube at the bottom of a coupe glass.
2. Add bitters onto the sugar cube.
3. Slowly pour chilled Champagne into the glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist or cherry.

FRENCH 75

Light, bubbly, and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2 oz chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
• Lemon twist for garnish

Directions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
2. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass.
3. Top with chilled Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.

THE VIEW IS WELL WORTH THE CLIMB

Sometimes it's bourbon served straight up with a twist—a reminder that life isn't perfect, but your coupe glass can be.

How to Choose a Coupe Glass

When choosing a coupe glass, focus on both style and function. Look for a bowl size between 4–8 ounces, ideal for spirit-forward drinks without overpouring. A longer stem keeps your drink chilled by preventing heat transfer from your hand while adding an elegant look. The rim should be thin and smooth for a comfortable sip, and the base should feel sturdy. Whether you prefer a modern minimalist design or a vintage-inspired silhouette, great glassware doesn't just serve a drink—it completes the experience.

Pro Tips for Serving Coupe Cocktails

• Always chill your glass before serving
• Avoid overfilling (keeps presentation clean and splash-free)
• Use fresh citrus for brighter, livelier flavor
• Garnish intentionally — lemon twists, cherries, and herbs all elevate the look

FAQs About Coupe Glass Cocktails

Q: What cocktails are served in a coupe glass?
A: Classic cocktails like Manhattans, martinis, and daiquiris are commonly served in coupe glasses.

Q: Why use a coupe glass instead of a martini glass?
A: Coupe glasses are less likely to spill and better maintain temperature.

Q: Can you serve champagne in a coupe glass?
A: Yes — although flutes preserve bubbles longer, coupe glasses offer a more elegant, old-world presentation.

Final Sip

Whether you're mixing classic cocktails or experimenting with new recipes, coupe glasses bring a level of sophistication that instantly elevates your drink experience. With the right glassware and a few go-to recipes, your home bar can feel just as luxurious as your favorite cocktail lounge.

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Happy sipping!