10 Best Cocktails to Serve in Coupe Glass
When it comes to crafting the perfect cocktail, the choice of glassware is as important as the ingredients themselves.
The coupe glass, with its timeless elegance and versatile design, elevates both classic and modern cocktails, making every sip an elegant experience.
We’ve curated a list of the 10 best cocktails to showcase in your coupe glass, complete with recipes that are delightful and refreshing.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cocktails will shine brightest in our coupe glass.
1.DAIQUIRI
This classic rum cocktail is a perfect blend of sweet and sour.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
2 . Espresso Martini
Bold, smooth, and energizing coffee-infused cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 oz vodka
- 2/3 oz Kahlua
- 2/3 oz fresh espresso
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add Vodka, Kahlua and Espresso.
- Stir well and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Sidecar
A zesty, tangy drink with a smooth, cognac base.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cognac
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a sugar-rimmed coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
4. Clover Club
This drink is perfect for those who appreciate a blend of tart and sweet.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz raspberry syrup or grenadine
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth (optional)
- 1 egg white
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove any ice shards and ensure a smooth texture.
- Top with fresh raspberries or a lemon twist.
5. Corpse Reviver No.2
A balanced and refreshing cocktail with a complex flavour profile.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz gin
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- A dash of absinthe
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
6. Bee’s Knees
A honey-sweetened, gin-based cocktail with a citrusy punch.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
7. Manhattan
A rich, whiskey-based cocktail that exudes class.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions:
- Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
8. Paper Plane
A modern classic that’s both balanced and bold.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz Aperol
- 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth, ice-free drink.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
9. Last Word
A unique, herbal cocktail that’s both sweet and tart.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz gin
- 3/4 oz green Chartreuse
- 3/4 oz maraschino liqueur
- 3/4 oz lime juice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist.
10. Cosmonaut
A modern twist on the classic Aviation, that's both refreshing and eye-catching.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz raspberry syrup (or grenadine)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a silky smooth texture.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a few fresh raspberries.
At Trovea’s, we believe that every drink should be an experience. With these easy recipes being served in our coupe glass collection, you’re sure to impress.