3 Timeless Cocktails That Belong in a Coupe
The coupe glass has a way of making everything feel intentional — here are three classics that deserve the spotlight.
There's something about lifting a coupe glass that instantly shifts the mood. Maybe it's the vintage silhouette, or the way the wide bowl lets you catch the aroma before your first sip. Either way, it's a glass that asks you to slow down and savour.
Our Premium Mouth-Blown Dot Champagne Coupes take that feeling even further — each one is hand-blown with delicate pearl-like dots that catch the light and make every pour feel like a small celebration. They're the kind of glass that earns compliments before anyone's even taken a sip.
If you're looking for cocktails that match the elegance, these three classics are where I'd start.
French 75
This cocktail has been around since World War I, and for good reason — it's bright, effervescent, and dangerously easy to drink. The combination of gin, lemon, and champagne feels celebratory without being fussy.
What you'll need:
- 1 oz gin
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2–3 oz champagne or dry sparkling wine
- Lemon twist, to garnish
How to make it:
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into your coupe glass.
- Top with champagne and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why it works in a coupe: The wide bowl gives the bubbles room to dance, and the pearl dots on our glasses make the effervescence look almost magical.
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most enduring. This one dates back to the 1860s and hasn't needed updating since — a sugar cube, a few dashes of bitters, and champagne doing all the heavy lifting.
What you'll need:
- 1 sugar cube
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 4–5 oz champagne or dry sparkling wine
- Lemon twist, to garnish
How to make it:
- Place the sugar cube at the bottom of your coupe.
- Dash the bitters directly onto the sugar cube.
- Slowly pour champagne over the top.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why it works in a coupe: This cocktail is all about elegance and restraint. Watching the sugar cube slowly dissolve while tiny bubbles rise through the glass is part of the ritual — and it looks stunning in a hand-blown coupe.
Bee's Knees
A Prohibition-era favourite that's earned a serious comeback. The name comes from 1920s slang meaning "the best," and honestly, it delivers. Honey and lemon soften the gin into something smooth, golden, and utterly drinkable.
What you'll need:
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to warm water, stirred until combined)
How to make it:
- Combine gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until cold.
- Strain into your coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist if you like — or keep it simple.
Why it works in a coupe: The golden hue of this cocktail practically glows in a coupe. If you're using our Pearl or Opal glasses, the soft colour plays beautifully against the delicate dots.
The right glass really does matter
I know it can sound like a small thing, but glassware changes the experience. A coupe encourages you to hold it by the stem, keeping the drink cold. The wide opening lets aromatics open up. And when it's a beautiful, hand-blown piece? It turns a Tuesday evening cocktail into something worth remembering.
If you're building a home bar — or just want to make your next pour feel a little more special — these Dot Champagne Coupes are a perfect place to start.
Download our free recipe card with all three cocktails — perfect for pinning to your bar cart or sharing with friends.
