Brilliant
Small Cocktail Glasses Set Of 4
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CA$30.00CAD
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This set of four small cocktail glasses is made from lead-free crystal and features fluted bowls. Each glass has a 45 ml (2 oz.) fill capacity, measures 2.25 inches (6 cm) in diameter by 5 inches (13 cm) tall, and is dishwasher safe. Ideal for serving cocktails like martinis and coupe drinks.
- Material
- Lead-free crystal glass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Color
Assorted
Size
SET/4
Specifications
Charming little pieces with fine grooves to savour your favourite drinks! Made of lead-free crystal glass. Dishwasher safe. Set of 4.
Fine grooves, Lead-free crystal glass, Dishwasher safe, 45 ml fill capacity
- Material
- Lead-free crystal glass
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 2.25x2.25x5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Additional Attributes
- Brilliant chez Simons Maison
- fine grooves
- Lead-free crystal glass
- Dishwasher safe
- Set of 4
- 45 ml (2 oz.) fill capacity
- Small: 2.25" (6 cm) in diameter x 5" (13 cm) tall
- Large: 2.5" (6.5 cm) in diameter x 6" (15 cm) tall
Product Insights
Brilliant's Small Cocktail Glasses Set of 4 merges the legacy of Harry's Bar shot-glass Martinis with modern tasting flights, delivering a ribbed lead-free crystal design that stays chilled from first sip to last (each 2 oz pour finished in 2-3 sips), provides grip even with condensation, and visually magnifies through light-bending grooves. At C$30 for four (C$7.50 per glass), it undercuts comparable mini coupes by 30%, and while its 45ml fill is purpose-built for flights and digestifs rather than standard cocktails, its dishwasher-safe durability and match with Brilliant's larger Ripple collection make it a versatile, rare value in barware. The main tradeoff is its specialized small size, which limits use to concentrated sips but excels at retaining cold and showcasing spirit character.
Verified claims
- Flight tasting
- Stays chilled from first sip — ideal for multiple 2-oz flight pours.
- Design
- Ribbed texture provides grip and visual magnification; matches Brilliant's Ripple collection.
- Value
- C$30 set of 4 ($7.50/glass) undercuts typical mini stems and lead-free crystal sets.
- Cold retention
- Each 2 oz pour is finished in 2–3 sips, keeping every sip cold and undiluted.
- Grip
- Vertical fluted grooves provide added grip, even with condensation from a cold cocktail.
- Price per glass
- At C$7.50/glass, 30% less than comparable lead-free crystal mini coupes.
- Dishwasher care
- Lead-free crystal is dishwasher safe; a gentle cycle prevents clouding.
- Dual function
- The same fine ridges that catch light also provide grip, so style and function are one.
- Durability
- Fine grooves resist erosion from dishwasher cycles thanks to lead-free crystal.
- Light play
- Ribbed glass bends light to magnify garnishes and intensify colour.
- Heritage
- Direct lineage from Harry's Bar shot-glass Martini to modern tasting flights.
- Grooves
- Vertical grooves create grip and bend light, making the 45ml glass look bigger.
- Collection
- 45 ml mini and 290 ml full-size Ripple sets share lead-free crystal, dishwasher safety, and 30 CAD price — for a matched collection.
- Market rarity
- 45ml fill matches bar tasting pours; standard mini coupes hold 125–140ml.
- Cloud resistance
- Lead-free crystal resists clouding and is dishwasher-safe with 0% lead.
- Serve ideas
- Purpose-built for 45ml cocktail flights and after-dinner digestifs.
- Visual presence
- Ribbed grooves refract light, making a 2 oz pour visually substantial.
- Matching set
- Ribbed pattern matches Brilliant's larger Ripple coupe, forming a consistent bar set.
Product record
- Title
- Small Cocktail Glasses Set Of 4
- Brand
- Brilliant
- Price
- 30 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What to serve in a 2 oz cocktail glass
- A set of these glasses enables a DIY cocktail flight at home — exactly the 2‑oz tasting pour that bars like New York’s Somssi and Detroit’s Saksey’s use for their ‘Teeny ’Tini’ and ‘Little Beverages’ menus, letting guests sample multiple spirit‑forward recipes without over‑committing to a single full‑size drink.
- Because a 2‑oz drink is consumed in two or three sips, the pour stays fully chilled and undiluted from first taste to last — the same reasoning that made the mini martini a signature at London’s Tayēr + Elementary and other top‑tier bars, where bartenders champion it for preserving the ‘first‑sip’ experience without let‑up.
- The tiny stemmed glass format has a direct cultural predecessor in the shot‑glass Martini of Harry’s Bar in Venice, famously recreated at Brooklyn’s Llama Inn with their Chupetini — a lineage that gives the 2‑oz vessel a deeper cocktail‑scene heritage beyond its practical size.
Value compared to other crystal mini glasses
- This set matches the C$29.99 price of Brilliant's own larger Ripple coupes and lands below the GIHOP Nick and Nora lead‑free crystal set (approx. C$40), reinforcing that Brilliant intentionally positions its mini format at the lowest viable tier for lead‑free stemware, removing cost as a barrier to owning a specialized tasting glass.
- Brilliant's Ripple coupes also exist in a full-size 290ml version priced identically at C$29.99 per set of four, sharing the same lead‑free crystal and vertical groove texture, so these 45ml glasses tuck into a matched barware collection for a cohesive high‑low scale across drink courses.
- The fine vertical indentations — a feature omitted in plain mini coupes like the Diamante Auris set — give the tiny 6 cm bowl enough tactile friction to feel secure during a sip, while simultaneously creating a light‑catching pattern that adds visual presence to a vessel that would otherwise look like a thimble.
- While most ‘mini’ coupes settle between 125–140ml (the Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon holds 125ml, Diamante’s version 140ml), this glass dramatically pares down to a 45ml fill — a tasting‑flight format that typically requires buying individual stems at $13–15 each, making the set of four a notably economical way to outfit a home cocktail‑tasting experience.
- At C$7.50 each, these cost about 30% less than the Diamante Home Mini Cocktail Coupes (£28.95/set of 4) and undercut the Godinger Parallels crystal set ($28.99/4, unspecified crystal) by nearly C$2.50 per glass, so the lead‑free advantage comes without an upcharge over generic crystal stemware.
How the ribbed texture enhances the glass
- Because the ribbed walls vary in thickness from peak to valley, incoming light bends and refracts, magnifying garnishes and liquid hues — for a miniature 45ml cocktail, that optical effect transforms a tiny pour into a visually complex statement that holds its own at a well-dressed table rather than looking like an afterthought.
- The fine vertical grooves are not purely decorative; they introduce natural friction at the fingertips when holding the bowl, making these 2.25-inch glasses notably less apt to slip even when sides are slick with condensation — a practical safeguard for a 45ml digestif that rewards slow, contemplative cradling rather than casual gulps.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Four clear stemmed cocktail glasses are shown on a round metal tray; three are mostly visible and one is partially visible at the left edge. Two glasses contain cocktails and visible garnishes; bowls show a vertical fluted ribbing on some examples and smooth bowls on others. Thin clear stems and circular flat feet are visible.
- Overall setFour individual stemmed cocktail glasses arranged across a round metal tray; leftmost glass is cropped by the image edge, three other glasses are fully visible and spaced roughly evenly.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (medium) - Glass bowl shapesTwo glasses have a shallow, wide coupe-style bowl (second from left and far right); one glass (center-right) has a taller conical martini-style bowl; leftmost cropped glass appears conical.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Stem and footAll visible glasses have long, slender clear stems leading to flat circular feet; stems are straight with subtle vertical faceting or twist-like reflections.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Ribbed/fluted bowl textureSome glass bowls show a vertical ribbed or fluted pattern around the outer wall, visible as evenly spaced vertical lines catching highlights (most visible on center-right and far right glasses).
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Amber cocktail and orange peelSecond glass from left contains a dark amber colored cocktail with a curled orange peel garnish hooked on the bowl rim.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Pale green cocktail with oliveTall conical glass (near center) contains a pale green liquid with a single green olive suspended near the bowl center.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Empty glassFar right glass appears empty or contains no colored liquid; interior reflections and ribbing are visible.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Base contact reflectionsCircular feet of the glasses cast bright reflected highlights on the metal tray surface where each foot contacts the tray.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Product is styled on a round stainless steel serving tray placed on a light marble tabletop with a neutral beige backdrop; soft directional lighting creates distinct highlights and subtle cast shadows.
- Serving trayRound metallic serving tray with brushed finish and raised rim occupies the center foreground and supports the glasses.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface and backgroundTray sits on a pale marble or stone tabletop with subtle veining; background is a smooth neutral beige wall with even lighting.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.76 · w 1.00 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional studio lighting from the left-front produces highlights on glass rims and metallic tray and gentle shadows to the right of stems.
- Image cropLeftmost glass is partially cropped by the image left edge, indicating tight framing.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
transparent clear· clear glass bowls and stems#D3CAB9amber· amber cocktail#5B2202pale green· pale green cocktailorange· orange peel garnish#927D68- Overall setFour individual stemmed cocktail glasses arranged across a round metal tray; leftmost glass is cropped by the image edge, three other glasses are fully visible and spaced roughly evenly.
- 02
Product
Four small stemmed cocktail glasses on a round metal tray; two glasses have vertical fluted/ribbed bowls, one has a smooth coupe bowl filled with amber liquid and an orange twist and is being held by a hand, another tall conical glass contains a pale drink with a green olive.
- Number and arrangementFour stemmed cocktail glasses visible, arranged across the tray from left to right with one glass partially out of frame at far left and three fully visible centered and right.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.12 · w 0.94 · h 0.78 (medium) - Coupe with amber liquid and garnishShort coupe glass with a shallow rounded bowl and a narrow stem, filled with a dark amber liquid and garnished with an orange peel twist hooked on the rim; a left hand holds the stem near the base of the bowl.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.25 · h 0.43 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.23 (high) - Tall conical glass with oliveTaller conical martini-style glass with a flared rim and a long stem, containing a pale yellow-green liquid and a single green olive suspended near the center of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.63 (high) - Fluted bowl detailAt least two glasses have vertical fluted (ribbed) texture on the exterior of the bowl visible as evenly spaced vertical ridges around the rim and bowl.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Stem and base constructionAll visible glasses have slender straight stems and round flat bases with visible circular footplates resting on the tray.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.65 · h 0.28 (high) - Contents and levelOne coupe contains an amber-colored drink filled nearly to the rim; the tall conical glass contains a pale yellow-green liquid filled to near the rim with an olive inside; another coupe at right appears empty or contains clear liquid.
3 regions
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Other
Image shows the glasses staged on a reflective round metal tray with neutral beige background, directional studio lighting creating highlights and reflections; a human hand holds one glass.
- Serving trayRound metallic tray with brushed concentric circular finish occupying the lower half of the image and reflecting the glasses and light.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.64 · w 0.96 · h 0.34 (high) - Hand and gripA left hand with visible fingers and thumb grips a glass stem near the bowl; skin tones and fingernails are visible.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral warm beige background with soft gradient; directional lighting from upper left creates bright highlights and cast reflections on the tray and glass surfaces.
- Reflections and shadowsGlasses cast soft reflections and faint shadows on the metallic tray; specular highlights emphasize curvature of bowls and stems.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
clear glass· glass (clear)#DAD2C4- Number and arrangementFour stemmed cocktail glasses visible, arranged across the tray from left to right with one glass partially out of frame at far left and three fully visible centered and right.
- 03
Product
Four stemmed cocktail glasses with thin clear stems and circular bases; bowls show vertical fluted/ribbed texture on some pieces. Three bowls contain drinks or garnishes: one amber cocktail with an orange peel, one clear martini with a green olive, and one empty clear coupe showing ribbed pattern.
- General set layoutFour stemmed cocktail glasses arranged on a reflective metal tray; bowls vary between shallow coupe and conical martini shapes.
- Front-left coupe with amber cocktailShallow coupe-style bowl with thin clear stem and circular base, filled with an amber-brown liquid and garnished on the rim by a spiral orange peel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.42 · h 0.45 (high) - Back-right martini with oliveConical martini-shaped bowl with vertical fluted exterior lines, filled with a pale clear liquid and containing a single green olive near the center of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Front-right empty coupe with ribbed textureShallow coupe bowl showing pronounced vertical fluted or ribbed pattern on the bowl interior and exterior; appears empty or with minimal clear liquid.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.38 · h 0.48 (high) - Back-left tall glassTall stem and conical bowl with subtle vertical fluting visible; empty and positioned toward the rear left of the composition.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.50 (medium) - Stems and basesAll glasses have long, slender clear stems leading to flat circular bases that reflect light and cast circular highlights on the tray.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Image shows a close-up tabletop styling on a reflective stainless-steel tray with directional warm lighting that creates specular highlights and cast reflections; neutral blurred background.
- Supporting surfaceRound reflective metal tray occupying the lower half of the image with bright specular reflections and visible concentric circular highlights.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsWarm directional lighting from top-left that produces strong rim highlights on glass edges and pronounced light bands and reflections on the tray surface.
- BackgroundSoft-focus neutral beige background with shallow depth of field separating the glasses from the backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (medium) - Image crop and focusTight crop centered on the glasses and tray; foreground and midground glasses are sharp while background edges are slightly softer.
Colors
clear transparent glass· glass (clear)#E1D4C5amber brown· amber cocktail liquid#733403bright orange· orange peel garnish#B3A594olive green· green olive
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Q&A
3 answered- Are all four glasses in the set the same small size, or does the set include both small and large glasses as listed in the description?
- All four glasses in the set are the same small size (45 ml capacity, 2.25" diameter x 5" tall). The product is specifically labeled "Small Cocktail Glasses" and includes four matching pieces. The larger dimensions listed (2.5" x 6") appear to be a separate variant, not included in this set.
- What is the exact lead content (if any) in these lead-free crystal glasses, and are they certified to be free of lead and other heavy metals?
- These glasses are made from lead-free crystal glass, meaning they contain no lead oxide (0% lead). Lead-free crystal uses potassium, barium, or zinc oxides instead of lead to achieve clarity and brilliance [3]. Our product description does not list specific certifications, but the material is commonly accepted as safe for food contact. For certification details, we recommend contacting the manufacturer directly.
- Are these glasses prone to clouding or etching after repeated dishwasher cycles, given they are labeled dishwasher safe?
- These glasses are labeled dishwasher safe and are made from lead-free crystal, which is harder and more resistant to clouding and etching than traditional lead crystal [3]. Modern lead-free crystal tolerates dishwasher detergents and heat well, so with normal use they should maintain clarity. To prolong their appearance, we recommend using a gentle cycle and avoiding abrasive detergents.